Lavaca County

February 09, 2026

Executive Summary

The Lavaca County Commissioners' Court will discuss and potentially approve various agreements, including mutual aid for fire services and road routing for heavy vehicles. A significant item is the acknowledgment of a state disaster declaration due to the New World Screwworm threat, impacting livestock and the economy. The court will also review reports, declare surplus property, and handle routine consent agenda items.

Key Topics

Constituent Highlights

The court will acknowledge a state disaster declaration concerning the New World Screwworm, which poses a threat to livestock and the economy.
Residents involved in land development will be interested in the approval of several Certificates of Exemption from Subdivision Requirements.
Overweight vehicle routing agreements for county roads will be discussed, impacting transportation on local routes.
The public can submit questions regarding agenda items via email or a form on the county website.

Official Highlights

Review and approve a Mutual Aid Agreement for the Lavaca County Fire Chiefs Association.
Evaluate and potentially approve Racial Profiling Reports from Constable Precinct 2.
Consider various exemption requests from Subdivision Regulations for several landowners.
Approve the 2026 Lavaca County Investment Policy and any necessary budget amendments.
The court must carefully consider the implications of the New World Screwworm proclamation on county resources and response.

Resumen Ejecutivo

El Tribunal de Comisionados del Condado de Lavaca discutirá y potencialmente aprobará varios acuerdos, incluida la ayuda mutua para servicios de bomberos y la planificación de rutas para vehículos pesados. Un tema importante es el reconocimiento de una declaración de desastre estatal debido a la amenaza del Gusano Barrenador del Nuevo Mundo, que impacta al ganado y la economía. El tribunal también revisará informes, declarará propiedades excedentes y manejará elementos de rutina de la agenda de consentimiento.

Temas Clave

Puntos Destacados

El tribunal reconocerá una declaración de desastre estatal relacionada con el Gusano Barrenador del Nuevo Mundo, que representa una amenaza para el ganado y la economía.
Los residentes involucrados en el desarrollo de tierras estarán interesados en la aprobación de varios Certificados de Exención de los Requisitos de Subdivisiones.
Se discutirán acuerdos de enrutamiento de vehículos con sobrepeso para caminos del condado, lo que afectará el transporte en rutas locales.
El público puede enviar preguntas sobre los puntos de la agenda por correo electrónico o a través de un formulario en el sitio web del condado.

Key Items

Items with direct public relevance

ID	Description	Impact	Tags
2	▶ Introduction of new Prairie View A&M 4H Agent	notable	personnel education
	Introduction of the new 4H Agent from Prairie View A&M.
4	▶ Approve Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Chiefs	notable	legal public-safety
	Discussion and potential approval of a mutual aid agreement for the Lavaca County Fire Chiefs Association. Speaker: EMS Director
7	▶ Acknowledge Governor's Proclamation on New World Screwworm	significant	economic-development health environment
	Acknowledge Governor Abbott's proclamation declaring a state of disaster due to the threat of the New World Screwworm to the state's livestock industry and economy. Speaker: Judge
8	▶ Approve Racial Profiling Reports	notable	legal public-safety transparency
	Discussion and potential approval of Racial Profiling Reports submitted by Lavaca County Constable Precinct 2, filed with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Speaker: Pct. 2 Constable
9	▶ Approve Road Routing Agreements for overweight vehicles	notable	legal transportation infrastructure
	Discussion and potential approval of road routing agreements for overweight vehicles traveling on county roads. Speaker: Commissioners Court
10	▶ Approve exemption request from Subdivision Regulations (Christensen)	notable	legal land-use
	Discussion and potential approval of an exemption request from the Lavaca County Subdivision Regulations for Erik and Lisa Christensen. Speaker: Pct.3
11	▶ Approve Certificate of Exemption from Subdivision Requirements (Lowe)	notable	legal land-use
	Discussion and potential approval of a Certificate of Exemption from Subdivision Requirements for Timothy and Stephanie Lowe. Speaker: Pct.1
12	▶ Approve Certificate of Exemption from Subdivision Requirements (Kahanek Estate)	notable	legal land-use
	Discussion and potential approval of a Certificate of Exemption from Subdivision Requirements for the Victor Kahanek Estate. Speaker: Pct.1
13	▶ Approve Certificate of Exemption from Subdivision Requirements (Bludau)	notable	legal land-use
	Discussion and potential approval of a Certificate of Exemption from Subdivision Requirements for Glen Bludau. Speaker: Pct.2
14	▶ Approve Bond for Reserve Deputy	notable	personnel legal public-safety
	Discussion and potential approval of a bond for Shawn Edwards, Reserve Deputy for the Lavaca County Sheriff's Office. Speaker: Sheriff
15	▶ Authorize Sheriff's Office to apply for grants	notable	budget legal public-safety
	Discussion and potential approval of a resolution authorizing the Lavaca County Sheriff's Office to apply for multiple grants. Speaker: Sheriff
16.f	▶ Approve 2026 Lavaca County Investment Policy	notable	budget legal
	Approve the 2026 Lavaca County Investment Policy.
16.i	▶ Approve Budget Amendments	notable	budget
	Approve any necessary budget amendments.

Routine Items (13 items — click to expand)

ID	Description	Tags
1	▶ Announcements / Public Comments	transparency
	Open forum for announcements and public comments, in accordance with relevant Government Code sections.
3	▶ Approve burn ban status	legal environment
	Discussion and potential approval of the current burn ban status. Speaker: Judge
5	▶ Declare surplus property (EMS vehicle)	budget infrastructure
	Discussion and potential approval to declare a 2021 Ford Transit, asset tag #959, as surplus property from Lavaca County EMS. Speaker: EMS Director
6	▶ Transfer EMS vehicle to Precinct 3	budget infrastructure
	Discussion and potential approval to transfer a 2015 Ram 3500, asset tag #974, from Lavaca County EMS to Lavaca County Commissioner Precinct 3. Speaker: EMS Director
17	▶ Announce Next Meeting / Adjourn
	Announcement of the next meeting date and adjournment of the current meeting. Speaker: Judge
16.a	▶ Approve Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2026	transparency
	Approve the meeting minutes of the Commissioners Court Regular Called Meeting held on January 26, 2026.
16.b	▶ Approve Certificate of Completion for County Clerk	personnel education
	Approve the Certificate of Completion awarded to Barbara K. Steffek, Lavaca County Clerk, for completing 20 hours of continuing education for 2025.
16.c	▶ Road Routing Agreement (Petrovybe / Precinct 1)	legal transportation
	Approve a Road Routing Agreement between Petrovybe and Lavaca County Precinct 1 for LCR 200 and 195.
16.d	▶ Road Routing Agreement (EOG Resources / Precinct 3)	legal transportation
	Approve a Road Routing Agreement between EOG Resources and Lavaca County Precinct 3 for LCR 306 and 307.
16.e	▶ Approve Monthly Treasurer's Report	budget
	Approve the Monthly Treasurer's Report.
16.g	▶ Approve Claims and/or Payroll	budget personnel
	Approve claims and/or payroll for the period.
16.h	▶ Approve Monthly Auditor's Report	budget
	Approve the Monthly Auditor's Report.
16.j	▶ Approve County Officials Report	transparency
	Approve the report from County Officials.

Glossary

VIN: Vehicle Identification Number - a unique code assigned to every motor vehicle.
Asset Tag: A tag or label attached to an asset (like equipment or vehicles) for identification and tracking purposes, often containing a unique number.
Surplus Property: Property owned by a government entity that is no longer needed for its intended purpose and can be sold or disposed of.
Mutual Aid Agreement: A formal agreement between two or more agencies to provide assistance to each other in times of need, often for emergency services.
Subdivision Regulations: Local government rules that govern the division of land into smaller parcels for development, including requirements for infrastructure, setbacks, and other land-use controls.
Certificate of Exemption: A document issued by a government body granting an exception from certain regulations, such as subdivision requirements.
Bond: A financial guarantee or commitment, often required for individuals holding certain public trust positions or performing specific duties, ensuring they will fulfill their obligations.
Constable: A law enforcement officer in Texas, elected within a precinct, who serves civil process and can perform law enforcement duties.
TIRZ: Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone — a designated area where property tax revenue increases are used to fund improvements within that zone