Lavaca County

September 08, 2025

Executive Summary

The Lavaca County Commissioners' Court will convene a regular meeting addressing routine administrative matters, including minutes approval and claims, alongside several key items. Notable discussions include the potential purchase of a vehicle for the County Attorney's office, approval of a grant contract for victim services, and a significant increase in the County Judge's bond to comply with new state legislation.

Key Topics

Constituent Highlights

Public comment period for residents to voice concerns and opinions.
Discussion on the county's use of the Hallettsville City Transfer Station.
Consideration of a plaque to commemorate a historical letter at the courthouse.
Information on National Night Out event support through donations.

Official Highlights

Review and potential approval of 2026 Sheriff's and Constable's fees.
Discussion on the purchase of a new vehicle for the County Attorney's office.
Action on a grant contract for the Victim's Coordinator and Liaison.
Crucial decision on increasing the County Judge's bond to meet new legal requirements.
Evaluation of a change in EMS billing companies.

Resumen Ejecutivo

La Corte de Comisionados del Condado de Lavaca se reunirá para abordar asuntos administrativos rutinarios, incluyendo la aprobación de actas y reclamaciones, junto con varios puntos clave. Las discusiones notables incluyen la posible compra de un vehículo para la oficina del Fiscal del Condado, la aprobación de un contrato de subvención para servicios a víctimas y un aumento significativo en la fianza del Juez del Condado para cumplir con la nueva legislación estatal.

Temas Clave

Puntos Destacados

Período de comentarios públicos para que los residentes expresen sus inquietudes y opiniones.
Discusión sobre el uso de la Estación de Transferencia de la Ciudad de Hallettsville por parte del condado.
Consideración de una placa para conmemorar una carta histórica en el juzgado.
Información sobre el apoyo al evento National Night Out a través de donaciones.

Key Items

Items with direct public relevance

ID	Description	Cost	Impact	Tags
2	▶ 2026 Sheriff's and Constable's Fees		notable	budget public-safety
	Discussion and potential approval of the fee schedule for Sheriffs and Constables for the fiscal year 2026. Speaker: Constables
4	▶ County Attorney Vehicle Purchase	$45,000.00	notable	budget personnel
	Discuss and/or approve the purchase of a used vehicle for the County Attorney's Office, not to exceed $45,000. Speaker: County Attorney
5	▶ Victim's Coordinator and Liaison Grant		notable	budget legal health
	Discuss and/or approve the FY 2026 Victim's Coordinator and Liaison Grant Contract with the Office of the Attorney General. Speaker: County Attorney
7	▶ William Barret Travis Letter Plaque		notable	transparency infrastructure
	Discuss and/or approve a letter of support for a plaque commemorating William Barret Travis's 'Victory or Death' letter at the courthouse. Speaker: Judge
8	▶ County Judge Bond Increase	$500,000.00	significant	budget personnel legal
	Discuss and/or approve increasing the bond for Lavaca County Judge Keith Mudd from $100,000 to $500,000 due to new Texas laws regarding guardianship and probate. Speaker: Judge
9	▶ EMS Billing Company Change		notable	budget health technology
	Discuss and/or approve changing EMS billing companies from Emergicon, LLC. to EMS Management and Consultants. Speaker: EMS Director
10	▶ National Night Out Donation	$300.00	notable	economic-development public-safety
	Discuss and/or approve accepting a $300 monetary donation from Allied Title Company and Crossroads Bank for the Sheriff's Office to support National Night Out. Speaker: Sheriff
11	▶ Procurement Card Application		notable	budget technology
	Discuss and approve the application for procurement cards through US Bank One Commercial Card. Speaker: Auditor

Routine Items (15 items — click to expand)

ID	Description	Tags
Confirm Quorum with Roll Call	▶ Confirm Quorum with Roll Call
	Roll call to confirm quorum and sign-in for meeting attendees.
Call to Order	▶ Call to Order and Welcome
	Official start of the meeting and welcome remarks.
Invocation	▶ Invocation
	A moment of prayer or reflection to begin the proceedings.
Pledge of Allegiance	▶ Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas Flag
	Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and the Pledge to the Texas Flag. Speaker: Judge Keith Mudd
1	▶ Announcements / Public Comments	transparency
	Open forum for announcements and comments from the public.
3	▶ County Coordinator Appointment Confirmation	personnel
	Acknowledge appointment letter from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension confirming Shannon DeForest as County Coordinator. Speaker: Judge
6	▶ City of Hallettsville Transfer Station Use	environment utilities
	Discuss and/or approve a letter from the City of Hallettsville regarding county citizen use of their transfer station. Speaker: Judge 📍 804 CR 201 Hallettsville, TX 77964
12.a	▶ Meeting Minutes Approval	transparency
	Approve the minutes from the Commissioners Court Regular Called Meeting on August 25, 2025.
12.b	▶ Financial Contract for Precinct 3 Maintainer	budget infrastructure
	Approve the financial contract for the precinct 3 maintainer, previously approved on August 11, 2025.
12.c	▶ Claims and/or Payroll Approval	budget
	Approve payment of outstanding claims and/or payroll.
12.d	▶ Budget Amendments	budget
	Approve any necessary budget amendments for the current fiscal period.
12.e	▶ County Officials Report	budget transparency
	Receive and file reports from various county officials.
13	▶ Announce Next Meeting / Adjourn
	Announce the date of the next meeting and formally adjourn the current session. Speaker: Judge
Court members signing of paperwork	▶ Court Members Signing of Paperwork
	Court members will sign official paperwork related to agenda items.
Adjournment	▶ Adjournment by Presiding Officer
	Formal adjournment of the meeting by the presiding officer.

Major Expenditures

Item	Amount	Description
4	$45,000.00	Purchase of a vehicle for the Lavaca County Attorney's Office

Total: $45,000.00

Glossary

FY: Fiscal Year - A 12-month period used for accounting and budgeting purposes, often differing from the calendar year.
Bond: A financial guarantee or promise, often required of public officials to ensure faithful performance of their duties.
Guardianship: A legal arrangement where a person or entity is appointed to care for the personal and/or financial affairs of another person who is unable to manage their own.
Probate Proceedings: The legal process by which a will is validated and the deceased person's estate is administered and distributed.
ICE 287(g): A section of the US Immigration and Nationality Act that allows federal immigration agencies to enter into agreements with state and local law enforcement agencies to enforce federal immigration law.