Lavaca County

November 24, 2025

Executive Summary

The Lavaca County Commissioners' Court will convene for a regular meeting on November 24, 2025. Key discussions include updates on road bond and routing agreements, a proposed participation in a Statewide Emergency Radio Infrastructure project, and the approval of various routine operational reports and agreements. The court will also address the disposal of surplus IT equipment and an office desk.

Key Topics

Constituent Highlights

Review of road bond and routing agreements impacting local roads.
Potential for improved emergency communications through the Statewide Emergency Radio Infrastructure project.
Public participation is encouraged through a provided form and the online streaming of the meeting.

Official Highlights

Careful consideration of the proposed participation in the SERI project due to its statewide implications and potential costs.
Review of the Jail Commissary Audit for operational and financial oversight.
Approval of various routine financial reports and operational agreements ensures continued county function.

Resumen Ejecutivo

El Tribunal de Comisionados del Condado de Lavaca se reunirá para una sesión ordinaria el 24 de noviembre de 2025. Las discusiones clave incluyen actualizaciones sobre acuerdos de bonos y enrutamiento de carreteras, una propuesta de participación en un proyecto estatal de infraestructura de radio de emergencia, y la aprobación de varios informes y acuerdos operativos de rutina. El tribunal también abordará la disposición de equipos de TI y un escritorio de oficina excedentes.

Temas Clave

Puntos Destacados

Revisión de acuerdos de bonos y enrutamiento de carreteras que afectan las carreteras locales.
Potencial de mejora de las comunicaciones de emergencia a través del proyecto estatal de infraestructura de radio de emergencia.
Se alienta la participación pública a través de un formulario proporcionado y la transmisión en línea de la reunión.

Key Items

Items with direct public relevance

ID	Description	Impact	Tags
2	▶ Road Bond and Road Routing Agreement Updates	notable	transportation infrastructure
	Discuss and/or approve updates to the Road Bond and Road Routing Agreements. Speaker: Commissioners Court
3	▶ Sticker Contest Winner Announcement	notable	elections civic_engagement
	Present the winner of the 2025-2026 'I Voted' and 'Future Voter' Sticker Contest. Speaker: Election Department
5	▶ Jail Commissary Audit/Review	notable	budget public-safety
	Discuss and/or approve the Audit/Review of Lavaca County Jail Commissary for October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. Speaker: Auditor
6	▶ Statewide Emergency Radio Infrastructure Project	significant	technology public-safety infrastructure
	Discuss and/or approve participation in a Statewide Emergency Radio Infrastructure (SERI) project in partnership with the Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission. Speaker: EMS Director

Routine Items (18 items — click to expand)

ID	Description	Tags
1	▶ Announcements / Public Comments
	Open forum for announcements and public comments from citizens.
4	▶ Annual Safety Award Eligibility Policy	personnel
	Discuss and/or approve the Annual Safety Award Eligibility Policy. Speaker: Auditor
7	▶ Surplus Property Disposal - IT Department	budget technology
	Discuss and/or approve items on Exhibit A as surplus property from the Lavaca County IT Department for sale on Gov Deals. Speaker: IT Director
8	▶ Surplus Property Disposal - District Clerk	budget
	Declare an office desk as surplus property from the District Clerk's Office to be sold on Gov Deals. Speaker: District Clerk
9.a	▶ Minutes Approval (Nov 10, 2025)	transparency
	Approve meeting minutes of the Commissioners Court Regular Called Meeting on November 10, 2025.
9.b	▶ Minutes Approval (Oct 23, 2025)	transparency
	Approve meeting minutes of the Commissioners Court Special Called Meeting on October 23, 2025.
9.c	▶ MOU for EMS Director Services	personnel health
	Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Lavaca County and Colorado County for the shared services of the EMS Director.
9.d	▶ Road Routing and Bonding Agreement (Precinct 1)	transportation infrastructure
	Approve a Road Routing and Bonding Agreement between Trio Consulting and Lavaca County Precinct 1.
9.e	▶ Temporary Waterline Permits (Precinct 3 - Baytex)	infrastructure utilities
	Approve Temporary Waterline Permits between Baytex Energy and Lavaca County Precinct 3.
9.f	▶ Temporary Waterline Permits (Precinct 3 - EOG)	infrastructure utilities
	Approve Temporary Waterline Permits between EOG Resources and Lavaca County Precinct 3.
9.g	▶ Tax Assessor-Collector Report	budget legal
	Receive and approve the Tax Assessor-Collector Report as per Section 31.10 of the Property Tax Code.
9.h	▶ Monthly Auditor's Report	budget
	Receive and approve the Monthly Auditor's Report.
9.i	▶ Summarized Transactions Statement	budget
	Approve the Summarized Statement Showing Transactions in Lavaca County for the year October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
9.j	▶ Monthly Treasurer's Report	budget
	Receive and approve the Monthly Treasurer's Report.
9.k	▶ Claims and/or Payroll Approval	budget
	Approve payment of claims and/or payroll.
9.l	▶ Budget Amendments	budget
	Approve any necessary budget amendments.
9.m	▶ County Officials Report	transparency
	Receive and approve reports from County Officials.
10	▶ Announce Next Meeting / Adjourn
	Announce the date of the next meeting and adjourn the meeting. Speaker: Judge

Glossary

MOU: Memorandum of Understanding - a document that outlines the basic agreement between parties.
LGC: Local Government Code - a collection of statutes governing local governments in Texas.
SERI: Statewide Emergency Radio Infrastructure - a project likely aimed at improving radio communication networks for emergency services.
GCRPC: Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission - a regional body providing planning and development services.
Gov Deals: An online auction platform used by government agencies to sell surplus property.
Asset Tag: A unique identifier attached to equipment for inventory and tracking purposes.
Property Tax Code: Legislation governing the assessment and collection of property taxes in Texas.