Inmate healthcare contract renewal
Summary
A roughly $198,000 hospital bill for a former inmate may actually be Bexar County's responsibility. The county attorney is now authorized to negotiate.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
A potential ~$198,000 liability the county hopes to avoid or shift to Bexar County.
Wilson County taxpayers if the bill is shifted elsewhere or reduced.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Commissioners Court — Regular Meeting — 2026-09-28
The county renewed its inmate medical contract with Southern Health Partners at about $226,535 a year, up roughly $18,000, with medications and supplies now billed back at actual cost.
Commissioners Court — Regular Meeting — 2026-08-24
A roughly $198,000 hospital bill for a former inmate may actually be Bexar County's responsibility. The county attorney is now authorized to negotiate.
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