COMMISSIONERS COURT OF HARDIN COUNTY, TEXAS - NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING AND AGENDA - Tuesday August 12, 2025

Sep 11, 2026

Notice of Regular Meeting and Agenda for the Commissioners Court of Hardin County, Texas, scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. The agenda lists procedural items including establishing quorum and calling the meeting to order, opening with invocation and the pledge, and consideration of prior meeting minutes. It further addresses financial approvals, resolutions honoring community members, workforce and salary related actions, safety recommendations, grant-related applications and authorizations, audited and compiled financial statement acceptance, and health and benefits administration updates.

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Notice of Regular Meeting and Agenda

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L. W.“Nubbin”Cooper Jr. County Commissioner, Precinct 1 Chris Kirkendall County Commissioner, Precinct 2 Amanda Young County Commissioner, Precinct 3 Ernie Koch County Commissioner, Precinct 4 Wayne McDaniel County Judge COMMISSIONERS COURT OF HARDIN COUNTY, TEXAS HARDIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE ▪ COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM (A-131) NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING AND AGENDA TUESDAY | AUGUST 12 , 2025 | 10:00 A.M. Any attendee of this Open Meeting may be permitted to comment on an Agenda Item for a period of three (3) minutes by raising their hand and being recognized by the Presiding Member prior to the Court acting on any item. Anyone who addresses Commissioners Court must do so from the podium. 1) Establish Quorum and Call Meeting to Order | Hon. Wayne McDaniel 2) Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance | Hon. L.W. (Nubbin) Cooper, Jr. 3) Consider and possibly approve Minutes of the July 22, 2025 Regular Meeting; and July 28, 2025 and July 30, 2025 Special Meetings as presented by Hon. Connie Becton, County Clerk. 4) Consider and possibly approve: Request to cancel all Registered Claims from July 22, 2025; Cash Statement ; and Quarterly Report for quarter ending June 30, 2025, as presented by Hon. Deborah McWilliams, County Treasurer. 5) Authorization to pay County bills as presented by Mrs. Candice McKinney, County Auditor. 6) Consider Adoption of Resolution 26-25 honoring the life, service and legacy of Kate Louise PateWalker. 7) Discussion and possible action regarding effective dates of salary increases for FY202 6 as requested by Mrs. Candice McKinney, County Auditor. 8) Presentation by Hon. Ernie Koch, County Commissioner, concerning recommendations of the Safety Committee to potentially reduce the number of crashes involving County vehicles, equipment, and personnel, and thus increase the safety and well-being of personnel and the public. 9) Consider and possibly authorize request by Hon. Steve Thomas, 356th Judicial District Court Judge, to increase the pay for the Grand Jury Bailiff from $250.00 per Grand Jury session to $350.00 per session effective immediately. If approved, this will not require an amendment to the FY25 Budget or the FY26 Proposed Budget. 10) Consider acceptance of the Audited Financial Statements for the year ending September 30, 2024, for Hardin County Emergency Services District № 4 ; and for the year ending December 31, 2024, for the Hardin County Emergency Services District № 5 ; and the Compiled Financial Statements for the year ending December 31, 2024, for the Village Mills Emergency Services District № 8. 11) Consider approval of request by Hon. Rebecca R. Walton, District Attorney, to apply for a grant through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to provide prosecutors’ offices in eligible rural counties to ensure professional law enforcement and legal representation throughout the state, pursuant to SB 22, 88R. 12) Consider approval of request by Hon. Matthew Minick, County Attorney, to apply for a grant through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to provide prosecutors’ offices in eligible rural counties to ensure professional law enforcement and legal representation throughout the state, pursuant to SB 22, 88R. 13) Consider approval of request by Hon. Matthew Minick, County Attorney, to authorize the purchase of permanent Hardin County emblem stickers to be attached to the 30oz Stanley cups purchased for the Healthy County initiative, not to exceed $500.00 from the $3,617 .10 currently deposited in the general fund, from the Texas Association of Counties for promotion of the Healthy County Initiative. The current left-over amount from the purchase of the cups and the catering is roughly $561.00. The purpose of these stickers attached to the cups will be to encourage participation and sustain employee engagement in health and wellness activities throughout the year. 14) Consider and possibly authorize Hon. Wayne McDaniel, County Judge, to apply for

FAQs

What are the rules for public comment during the Commissioners Court meeting?

Attendees may be permitted to comment on an agenda item for three minutes after raising a hand and being recognized by the presiding member prior to the court acting. Comments must be made from the podium.

Which meeting minutes are listed for consideration and possible approval?

Minutes of the July 22, 2025 regular meeting and the July 28 and July 30, 2025 special meetings are listed for consideration and possible approval as presented by the County Clerk.

What grant-related matters are included on the agenda?

The agenda includes requests to apply for grants through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts under SB 22, as well as authorization to apply for an FY26 Rural Law Enforcement grant. It also includes a conditional wage increase tied to impending grant award notifications.

Sep 11, 2026

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