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COUNTY • Brewster County, TX

Brewster County

B
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 71.6/100
Statewide Rank: #22 in Texas • Tier Rank: #5 (TIER 4 SMALL)
Fiscal Restraint
74.8/100
Regulatory Restraint
77.7/100
Debt Burden
58/100
Population / Scale
9,520
Property Tax Rate
$0.3700
per $100 valuation
Operating Budget
N/A
Outstanding Debt
$0.7M
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Elected & Governing Officials (16)

FR
Flavio Rene Ybarra, Jr.
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
sgt.ybarra@co.brewster.tx.us
GH
Greg Henington
County Judge
greg.henington@co.brewster.tx.us
JW
Jim Westermann
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
jim.westermann@co.brewster.tx.us
JS
J. Scott Wassermann
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
JP1Clerk@co.brewster.tx.us
JM
Julie Morton
County Treasurer
county.treasurer@co.brewster.tx.us
MA
Marisol A. Skelton
County Attorney
countyattorney@co.brewster.tx.us
OT
Ori Tucker White
District Attorney
ori.white@co.pecos.tx.us
PR
Paul Rashott
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
jp.2@co.brewster.tx.us
RD
Ronny D. Dodson
County Sheriff
sheriff.dodson@co.brewster.tx.us
RO
Ruben Ortega
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
ruben1096@yahoo.com
SA
Sara Allen Colando
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
colando@co.brewster.tx.us
SF
Sarah Fellows Martinez
District Clerk
sarah.martinez@co.brewster.tx.us
SL
Sarah Lujan
County Clerk
SG
Susana Gonzales
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
jp.3gonzales@co.brewster.tx.us
SV
Sylvia Vega
County Tax Assessor-Collector
tax.assessor@co.brewster.tx.us
WK
William K. "Mo" Morrow
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
mo.morrow@co.brewster.tx.us

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (5 Fiscal Years)

FY 2026 ADOPTEDBrewster County FY 2026 Adopted Budget
Official PDF

Adopted FY 2026 county budget for Brewster County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $7.81M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $3.53M, with $1.22M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($5.93M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.4400 per $100.

Total Appropriation
$7.8M
General Fund
$6.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$820
Public Safety: $3.5M (45%)
Public Works: $1.2M (16%)
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3494 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTEDBrewster County FY 2025 Adopted Budget
Official PDF

Adopted FY 2025 county budget for Brewster County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $7.40M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $3.35M, with $1.15M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($5.62M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.4300 per $100.

Total Appropriation
$7.4M
General Fund
$5.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$777
Public Safety: $3.3M (45%)
Public Works: $1.2M (16%)
Administration: $0.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3700 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTEDBrewster County FY 2024 Adopted Budget
Official PDF

Adopted FY 2024 county budget for Brewster County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $7.04M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $3.19M, with $1.10M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($5.35M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.4200 per $100.

Total Appropriation
$7.0M
General Fund
$5.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.8M
Per Capita
$740
Public Safety: $3.2M (45%)
Public Works: $1.1M (16%)
Administration: $0.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3494 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTEDBrewster County FY 2023 Adopted Budget
Official PDF

Adopted FY 2023 county budget for Brewster County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $6.52M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $2.95M, with $1.02M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($4.95M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.4200 per $100.

Total Appropriation
$6.5M
General Fund
$5.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.3M
Capital Projects
$0.8M
Per Capita
$685
Public Safety: $2.9M (45%)
Public Works: $1.0M (16%)
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3665 / $100
FY 2022 ADOPTEDBrewster County FY 2022 Adopted Budget
Official PDF

Adopted FY 2022 county budget for Brewster County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $6.07M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $2.75M, with $0.95M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($4.62M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.4100 per $100.

Total Appropriation
$6.1M
General Fund
$4.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.5M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$638
Public Safety: $2.7M (45%)
Public Works: $0.9M (16%)
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3955 / $100

Active Code of Ordinances (8)

Court Order 2026-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2026-2027 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Brewster County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fisca...
Court Order 2025-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2025-2026 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Brewster County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fisca...
Court Order 2024-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2024-2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Brewster County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fisca...
Ordinance No. 2024-REZ-12 • ZoningOverreach: 58/100
Unified Development & Zoning Code Modernization
Comprehensive amendment to municipal development standards, setback requirements, parking maximums, and commercial zoning overlay districts in Brewster County....
Court Order 2023-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2023-2024 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Brewster County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fisca...
Ordinance No. 2023-FEE-88 • PermitsOverreach: 35/100
Commercial Right-of-Way Permitting & Utility Franchise Fees
Establishes streamlined right-of-way permitting standards, utility excavation bond requirements, and administrative inspection fees in Brewster County....
Court Order 2022-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2022-2023 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Brewster County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fisca...
Court Order 2021-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2021-2022 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Brewster County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fisca...

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (50)

2026-09-30 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - September 30, 2026

2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - September 22, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
2025-683: Commissioners Court Meeting of September 08, 20262026-692: Other ReportsItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutesItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance2026-696: Commissioners Court Meeting September 15, 2026Item-7: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-8: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-9: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-10: County Judge - Reports and Action Items2026-662: Review, discuss and take possible action to approve 2027 Interlocal Agreement between Brewster County and the Far West Texas Regional Public Defender; Culberson County as fiscal agent2026-685: Review, discuss and take action to approve the hiring of Bickerstaff, Health, Delgado, Acosta LLP as Public Finance counsel for Park & Visitor Center financing2026-694: Review and discuss August generator inspection; no action necessaryItem-14: Review, discuss and take action to approve changes in Advisory Board members for Brewster County Tourism Council (VisitBigBend)2026-697: New advisory board member list as of 9/22/26Item-16: Review, discuss and take action to approve new ESD Commissioner for ESD # 12026-695: Paul GlavesItem-18: Road & Bridge Department2025-684: Superintendent's Report2025-685: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-21: Emergency Management Department2025-686: General Report - Emergency Management CoordinatorItem-23: Treasurer's Office; Discussion and appropriate action regarding:2025-687: Financial Reports / Updates2025-782: Grant Approval & Administration2025-688: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policies2026-686: Review, discuss and take action to allow the Brewster County Treasurer to open a new bank account for holding Ambulance Grant funds2026-687: Review, discuss and take action regarding Brewster County's sick pool policyItem-29: Brewster County Comptroller; Discussion and appropriate action regarding:2026-688: Invoices with Purchase Orders2026-689: Invoices without Purchase Orders2026-690: Recurring Expenses2026-691: Line-Item/Budget Adjustments2026-693: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financialadministration and policiesItem-36: Brewster County Tourism2025-694: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issuesItem-38: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-39: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on October 13, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.Item-40: Adjourn
2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - September 15, 2026

2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - September 08, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
2026-636: Bunkhouse PlansItem-17: Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2026-661: Commissioners Court Meeting of August 11, 20262025-671: Commissioners Court Meeting of August 25, 20262026-660: Commissioners Court Meeting of August 31, 2026Item-8: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-9: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-10: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-11: County Judge - Reports and Action Items2026-652: Review, discuss and take appropriate action on the Proposed Commissioner Court Meetings / Holiday Calendar for FY 2026-2027Item-13: Public Financing Project for Terlingua Park & Visitor Center Project; review, discuss and take possible action on the following:2026-618: Consider and take action on an order authorizing the issuance of a $2,750,000 Brewster County, Texas Tax Note, Series 2026; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax on all taxable property within the County to pay the principal of and interest onItem-15: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding Plans & Specifications for Terlingua Bunkhouse; approval to proceed with the acceptance of construction bids2025-672: Superintendent's Report2025-673: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-20: Emergency Management Department2025-674: General Report - Emergency Management CoordinatorItem-22: Treasurer's Office2025-675: Financial Reports / Updates2025-781: Grant Approval & Administration2025-676: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-26: Brewster County Comptroller; Discussion and appropriate action regarding:2026-653: Invoices with Purchase Orders2026-654: Invoices without Purchase Orders2026-655: Recurring Expenses2026-656: Line-Item Adjustments2026-657: Budget Amendments2026-658: Other Reports2026-659: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financialadministration and policiesItem-34: Brewster County Tourism2025-682: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issuesItem-36: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-37: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on September 22, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.Item-38: Adjourn
2026-08-31 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - August 31, 2026

2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - August 25, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-4: To discuss and Take Action as AppropriateItem-5: PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2027 BREWSTER COUNTY BUDGETItem-6: Review of FY 2027 Proposed BudgetItem-7: Public Comment regarding FY 2027 Proposed BudgetItem-8: Discussion among Members of Commissioners Court and PublicItem-9: AdjournItem-10: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING TAX YEAR 2026 TAX RATE AND RELATED MATTERSItem-11: Public Hearing regarding the Proposed Tax Year 2026 Tax Rate2026-620: Maintenance & Operation      0.362732Interest & Sinking                   0.017231Total Rate Proposed               0.3799632026-621: Public Comment regarding 2026 Tax Rate2026-622: Discussion among Members of Commissioners Court and PublicItem-15: AdjournItem-16: Regular Commissioners Court Meeting AgendaItem-17: Matters concerning adoption of FY 2027 Budget2026-624: Discussion and Adoption or other appropriate action concerning FY 2027 Budget, including, Elected Officials, employee salaries, expenses and other allowances2026-625: Discussion and action to ratify increase in property tax revenueItem-20: Matters concerning adoption of Tax Year 2026 Tax Rate2026-626: Discussion and appropriate action to set the Tax Year 2026 Maintenance and Operation tax rate2026-627: Discussion and appropriate action to set the Tax Year 2026 Interest and Sinking tax rate2026-628: Adopt Tax Rate OrderItem-24: Discussion and appropriate action to set alternate hearing and/or adoption dates if necessaryItem-25: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2025-659: Commissioners Court Meeting of August 11, 2026Item-27: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-28: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-29: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-30: County Judge - Reports and Action Items2026-619: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to ratify the Texans Feeding Texans: Home-Delivered Meal Grant Program Resolution for 2027 and Affidavit County Grant for Program Year 2025 in the amount of $19,0002026-629: Review, discuss and take appropriate action on the Proposed Commissioner Court Meetings / Holiday Calendar for FY 2026-20272026-630: Review, discuss and take possible action to approve TEFRA (Tax Equity & Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982) resolution on behalf of QKA Health Corporation dba Healthside PartnersItem-34: District Clerk; review, discuss and take possible action on the following items:2026-616: Increase jury duty pay for the fiscal year 20272026-617: Approval of new case management software used by the District ClerkItem-37: Road & Bridge Department2025-660: Superintendent's Report2025-661: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-40: Emergency Management Department2025-662: General Report - Emergency Management CoordinatorItem-42: Treasurer's Office; Discussion and appropriate action regarding:2025-663: Financial Reports / Updates2025-780: Grant Approval & Administration2025-664: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-46: Brewster County Comptroller; Discussion and appropriate action regarding:2025-665: Invoices with Purchase Orders2026-631: Invoices without Purchase Orders2026-632: Recurring Expenses2026-633: Line-Item Adjustments2026-634: Budget Amendments2026-635: Other Reports2025-669: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-54: Brewster County Tourism2025-670: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issuesItem-56: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-57: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on September 8, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.Item-58: Adjourn
2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - August 11, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance2026-606: Invoices without Purchase OrdersItem-1: Call to OrderItem-4: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-5: Public Hearing - regarding Brewster County Clerk's Preservation and Restoration of County Archives; Section 118.025 LGC; review, discussion and consideration for 2027 BudgetItem-6: County Clerk2026-592: Review, discuss and take action on 2027 Archive Fee PlanItem-8: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2025-647: Commissioners Court Meeting of July 28, 2026Item-10: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-11: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-12: Presentation from Sunshine House regarding Feeding Texans grant and general updateItem-13: County Judge - Reports and Action Items2026-593: Review, discuss and take action to approve donation of labor services for well work at Brewster County Courthouse in the amount of $2030.  Services provided by Arrowhead Drilling & Well Service2026-594: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding Brewster County policy on charging for Public Information Requests2026-595: Review, discuss and take possible action to approve School Resource Officer Agreement between Alpine ISD and Brewster County2026-612: Review, discuss and ratify the renewal agreement with US Army for medical office space at the Brewster County Emergency Services Building in Alpine, Texas2026-614: Presentation of Forward Electrical Budget; review and discussion only, no action requiredItem-19: Road & Bridge Department2025-648: Superintendent's Report2025-649: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-22: Emergency Management Department2025-650: General Report - Emergency Management CoordinatorItem-24: Treasurer's Office; Discussion and appropriate action regarding:2025-651: Financial Reports / Updates2025-652: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policies2025-779: Grant Approval & AdministrationItem-28: Brewster County Comptroller; Discussion and appropriate action regarding:2026-605: Invoices with Purchase Orders2026-607: Recurring Expenses2026-608: Line-Item Adjustments2026-609: Budget Amendments2026-610: Other Reports2026-611: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financialadministration and policiesItem-36: Brewster County Tourism2025-658: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2026-591: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for 2027 Travel Adventure Show Contracts for: New York, Denver and Los Angeles2026-601: Visitor Center Financing2026-603: Notice for Hiring of Public Finance Counsel2026-602: Review, discuss and take action upon a resolution authorizing the hiring of public finance counsel on a contingency fee basis2026-604: Consider and take action on an order authorizing the issuance of a $2,750,000 Brewster County, Texas Tax Note, Series 2026; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax on all taxable property within the County to pay the principal of and interest onItem-43: 2027 Budget Workshop; Review, discuss and take possible action on the following items:2026-596: Taxpayer Impact Statement Disclosure2026-597: Proposed wage and salary increases for Fiscal Year 2027; hourly wages, salaried employees, Elected Officials2026-598: Establishment of Infrastructure Improvements (Restricted) Fund2026-599: Proposed 2027 Brewster County Budget2026-600: Proposed 2027 Brewster County Tax RatesItem-49: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court2026-613: Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney; A governmental body may not conduct a private consultation with its attorney except: 1) when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about: A) pending or contemplated litigation; or B) a settlemItem-51: Return to Open Meeting for Possible ActionItem-52: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting and Public Hearing on 2027 Budget/2026 Tax Rate on August 25, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.Item-53: Adjourn
2026-07-28 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - July 28, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2025-635: Commissioners Court Meeting of July 14, 2026Item-6: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-7: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-8: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action required.Item-9: County Judge - Reports and Action Items2026-399: Review, discuss and take possible action to approve Financial Advisory Services Agreement between Brewster County and Specialized Public Finance, Inc.2026-561: Review, discuss and take action to approve Resolution for Indigent Defense Grant2026-562: Review, discuss and take action to declare the following items as salvage and available for auction:2026-569: 2006 Freightliner Fire Engine2026-570: Courthouse Gazebo2026-578: Review, discuss and ratify grant agreement from Permiacare for 2027 in the amount of $23,500Item-16: Review, discuss and take action on the following Election Department items:2026-548: Order and Notice of Election for November 3 County Offices and General Election2026-549: Approval of 2026-27 Election Judges/Alternates2026-550: Approval of November General Election Central Counting Station Personnel2026-583: Approval of Writ of Election for the General Election2026-551: Elections Open HouseItem-22: Sheriff's Office2026-560: Review, discuss and take action to approve Sheriff and Constable fees for fiscal year 2027Item-24: Review, discuss and take action to approve the following surety bonds:2026-563: $5,000 bond for Sheriff's Administrative Assistant2026-564: $5,000 bond for Deputy County Clerk2026-566: $5,000 bond for Deputy Treasurer II2026-580: $5,000 bond for Assistant Comptroller2026-581: $5,000 bond for Deputy TreasurerItem-30: Road & Bridge Department2025-636: Superintendent's Report2025-637: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-33: Emergency Management Department2025-638: General Report - Emergency Management CoordinatorItem-35: Treasurer's Office; Discussion and appropriate action regarding:2025-639: Financial Reports / Updates2025-777: Grant Approval & Administration2026-571: Review, discuss and take possible action on the following items related to Maverick Bank depository relationship:2026-572: Ratification of Maverick Bank as new depository2026-573: Approval of Depository Contract - Maverick Bank2026-574: Approval of Safekeeping Agreement - Maverick BankItem-42: Brewster County Comptroller; Discussion and appropriate action regarding:2026-553: Invoices with Purchase Orders2026-554: Invoices without Purchase Orders2026-555: Recurring Expenses2026-556: Line-Item Adjustments2026-557: Budget Amendments2026-558: Other Reports2026-559: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financialadministration and policiesItem-50: Brewster County Tourism2025-646: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2026-579: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for CBS Austin - Aug & Sept TV CampaignItem-53: 2027 Budget Workshop2026-567: Taxpayer Impact Statement Disclosure2026-568: 2027 Draft Budget; for review, discussion and possible action2026-582: Draft Budget July 28, 20262026-575: Wages and salaries; funding sources2026-576: 2027 Fiscal Year Proposed Salary Scale, Guidelines and Job Descriptions2026-577: Allocation of Operating Reserve for 2027 Fiscal Year; possible establishment of Capital Improvements FundItem-60: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-61: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on August 11, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.Item-62: Adjourn
2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - July 14, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2025-623: Commissioners Court Meeting of June 23, 20262026-526: Commissioners Court Meeting of June 30, 2026Item-7: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-8: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-9: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-10: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding 2025 Brewster County Audit; Presentation by Singleton, Clark & Company, CPAItem-11: Review, discuss and take action to approve consolidation of Election Precincts; presentation by Elections Administrator2026-547: Election Voting Precinct Consolidation ProposalItem-13: County Judge - Reports and Action Items2026-523: Review, discuss and ratify Agreement from Texas Association of Counties to provide free AI and computer training for Brewster County employees as required under Texas Government Code 2054.51912026-529: Review, discuss and take action to ratify the renewal contract with US Army for rental use of fire station conference room2026-530: Review, discuss and take action to ratify Interlocal Agreement between Tri-County Juvenile Probation and the counties of Brewster, Jeff Davis and PresidioItem-17: Road & Bridge Department2025-624: Superintendent's Report2025-625: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-20: Emergency Management Department2025-626: General Report - Emergency Management CoordinatorItem-22: Treasurer's Office2025-627: Financial Reports / Updates2025-628: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policies2025-776: Grant Approval & Administration2026-531: Review, discuss and take action to ratify salary increase for Jail Sergeant2026-543: Review, discuss and take action regarding monthly Official Receipts reportItem-28: Brewster County Comptroller2026-534: General Bills / Discussion and appropriate action regarding:2026-535: Invoices with Purchase Orders2026-536: Invoices without Purchase Orders2026-537: Recurring Expenses2026-538: Line-Item Adjustments2026-539: Budget Amendments2026-540: Other Reports2026-541: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financialadministration and policiesItem-37: Brewster County Tourism2025-634: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2026-524: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for USA Today (PowerPlay Marketing) - 2027 National Parks & Go Escape Southwest issues - ½ pg ads2026-525: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for the Ticket DFW (Cumulus Broadcasting) - Traditional Radio, Digital and Social "testimonial" campaign with show host Corby Davidson - Option 1 $18,5002026-527: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for the full-page AD Texas Monthly Fall Travel Issue2026-545: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for San Angelo/Abilene/Midland/Odessa - digital TV2026-546: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for San Angelo - traditional TVItem-44: 2027 Budget Workshop2026-544: Taxpayer Impact Statement Disclosure2026-532: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding 2027 Brewster County Budget2026-533: Review, discuss and take action regarding 2027 Salary & Wage schedule2026-542: Review and discuss 2027 Budget timelineItem-49: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding bids received related to the Brewster County Bank Depository Contract (LGC 116.00)Item-50: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-51: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on July 28, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.Item-52: Adjourn
2026-06-30 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - June 30, 2026

2026-06-23 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - June 23, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-26: Emergency Management DepartmentItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2026-424: Commissioners Court Meeting of May 26, 20262025-611: Commissioners Court Meeting of June 02, 2026Item-7: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-8: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-9: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-10: Review, discuss and take any action necessary regarding annual report from Emergency Services District # 1; financial and operational update2026-456: 2026 Audit for ESD # 1Item-12: Presentation by Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend; review, discuss and take possible action regarding the Sexual Assault Response Team biennial report2026-409: SART Update2026-410: Biennial ReportItem-15: County Judge - Reports and Action Items2026-420: Review, discuss and take action regarding Fiscal Year 2027 employee health insurance rates and plans2026-421: Review, discuss and take action to approve contract with Texas Communities Group to assist in the sale of strike-out properties2026-426: Report on property tax sale from June 2, 2026; discussion only, no action requiredItem-19: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding Screwworm Resolution for Brewster County2026-425: Screwworm ResolutionItem-21: Review, discuss and take possible action to purchase a livestock trailer for Texas Ag Extension Service; Presentation by Luke Hendryx2026-453: Livestock Trailer ProposalItem-23: Road & Bridge Department2025-612: Superintendent's Report2025-613: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge Department2025-614: General Report - Emergency Management Coordinator2026-422: Review, discuss and take possible action to renew or modify theBrewster County Burn Ban from July 01, 2026, through September 28, 20262026-423: Review, discuss and take appropriate action on Fireworks Ban OrderItem-30: Treasurer's Office2025-615: Financial Reports / Updates2025-616: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policies2025-775: Grant Approval & Administration2026-454: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding Sheriff's Office position (Corporal) and Jail position (Corporal)Item-35: Brewster County Comptroller2026-411: General Bills / Discussion and appropriate action regarding to2026-412: Invoices with Purchase Orders2026-413: Invoices without Purchase Orders2026-414: Recurring Expenses2026-415: Line-Item Adjustments2026-416: Budget Amendments2026-418: Other Reports2026-417: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financialadministration and policies2026-444: Review, discuss and take action regarding Engagement Letter from Singleton, Clark & Company, CPAs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026Item-45: Brewster County Tourism2025-622: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2026-455: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for the State Fair Agreement with the Texas Department of AgricultureItem-48: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-49: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on July 14, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.Item-50: Review, discuss and take action to establish Special Meeting Dates for 2027 Budget. Suggested dates are July 21, August 4, 18 and September 15Item-51: Adjourn
2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - June 02, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2025-599: Commissioners Court Meeting of May 26, 2026Item-6: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-7: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-8: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-9: County Judge - Reports and Action Items2026-393: Review, discuss and take action regarding 2026 Brewster County values and coverage options for property insurance purposes2026-394: Review, discuss and take action regarding Fiscal Year 2027 employee health insurance rates and plans2026-395: Review, discuss and take any necessary action regarding a review of Taxable Values for the period 2021 through 20252026-396: Review, discuss and take action regarding allocation of remaining LATCF funds2026-397: Review, discuss and take action regarding annual renewal of Mental Health Deputy Contract with PermiaCare2026-408: Review, discuss and take possible action to approve Rural Ambulance Service Grant for Brewster County in the amount of $500,000Item-16: Road & Bridge Department2025-600: Superintendent's Report2025-601: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-19: Emergency Management Department2025-602: General Report - Emergency Management CoordinatorItem-21: Brewster County Comptroller2026-400: General Bills / Discussion and appropriate action regarding to2026-401: Invoices with Purchase Orders2026-402: Invoices without Purchase Orders2026-403: Recurring Expenses2026-404: Line-Item Adjustments2026-405: Budget Amendments2026-406: Other Reports2026-407: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financialadministration and policiesItem-30: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-31: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on June 23, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.Item-32: Adjourn
2026-05-26 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - May 26, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-3: Pledge of Allegiance2026-374: Invoices with Purchase OrdersItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2025-587: Commissioners Court Meeting of May 12, 2026Item-6: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-7: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-8: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-9: County Judge - Reports and Action Items2026-389: Review, discuss, and take action to approve bonds and oaths for the Assistant Treasurer2026-390: Review, discuss, and take action to approve Sheriff’s Notary Public bond and oathItem-12: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding the financing structure of the Visitor Centers in Terlingua & Marathon. Presentation by Specialized Public Finance, Inc2026-373: Presentation2026-391: Review, discuss and take possible action to approve a resolution allowing reimbursement of expenses related to construction of visitors centers in Terlingua and Marathon from any loan proceeds received by the countyItem-15: Review, discuss and take action regarding Brewster County's Tax Abatement Guidelines. Please Note: The discussion and action on the Guidelines is part of Brewster County's compliance with Section 312.002 of the State Tax Code. There are NO pending req2026-392: Proposed guidelinesItem-17: Road & Bridge Department2025-588: Superintendent's Report2025-589: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-20: Emergency Management Department2025-590: General Report - Emergency Management CoordinatorItem-22: Treasurer's Office2025-591: Financial Reports / Updates2025-592: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policies2026-371: Review, discuss and take action regarding update to Special Qualifications Pay policy2026-372: Review, discuss and take action to implement WEX fuel card program for Brewster County vehicles2025-773: Grant Approval & AdministrationItem-28: Brewster County Comptroller2025-593: General Bills / Discussion and appropriate action regarding to2026-375: Invoices without Purchase Orders2026-376: Recurring Expenses2026-378: Line-Item Adjustments2026-379: Budget Amendments2025-597: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policies2026-369: Review, discuss and take action to approve LATCF as funding source for 2026 Dump Day expenses2026-377: Other ReportsItem-38: Brewster County Tourism2025-598: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issuesItem-40: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-41: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on June 9, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.Item-42: Adjourn
2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - May 12, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2025-575: Commissioners Court Meeting of April 28, 2026Item-6: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-7: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-8: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-9: Presentation from Ladies Of the Lawn regarding courthouse lawn improvements. Discuss and take action as necessary2026-359: Report2026-360: Proposed Gazebo plansItem-12: Review, discuss and take possible action to approve funding for the construction of a new library facility in Study Butte, Texas; Report from the Big Bend Library2026-354: ProposalItem-14: Review, discuss and take action to set a date, time and place for a Public Hearing to consider a petition for the formation of Emergency Services District in north Brewster CountyItem-15: County Judge - Reports and Action Items2026-347: Report on Tax Sale conducted on April 7, 20262026-350: Review, discuss and take action to ratify application to General Motors for Fleet Account2026-351: Review, discuss and take action to ratify 2026 contract with PermiaCare2026-352: Review, discuss and take action regarding entering into a non-binding Retainer Agreement with Allison, Bass & Magee, LLP2026-355: Discuss and take possible action regarding Texas Health & Humans Services grant available to the Big Bend Regional Hospital District for the re-modeling and upgrade of the Alpine Emergency Services Building2026-356: Review, discuss and take action to donate 2018 Dodge Ram pick-up (Last 4 of VIN: 9480) formerly used by the Brewster County EMS to the Marathon Fire Department2026-357: Review, discuss and take possible action to grant authority for the County Judge's office to hold a county credit card in safekeeping for the sole purpose of being able to process de minimus charges (less than $100) such as title registration, clerk fees Item-23: Road & Bridge Department2025-576: Superintendent's Report2025-577: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-26: Emergency Management Department2025-578: General Report - Emergency Management CoordinatorItem-28: Treasurer's Office2025-579: Financial Reports / Updates2025-580: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policies2025-772: Grant Approval & Administration2026-358: Review, discuss and take action to rafity/approve Memorandum of Agreement between Brewster County and U.S Immigration & Customs Enforcement. Approval of Resolution authorizing Brewster County's participation in Senate Bill 8Item-33: Brewster County Comptroller2026-361: General Bills / Discussion and appropriate action regarding to2026-362: Invoices with Purchase Orders2026-363: Invoices without Purchase Orders2026-364: Recurring Expenses2026-365: Line-Item Adjustments2026-366: Budget Amendments2026-367: Other Reports2026-368: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-42: Brewster County Tourism2025-586: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issuesItem-44: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court - Deliberation Regarding Real EstateItem-45: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on May 26, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.Item-46: Adjourn
2026-04-28 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - April 28, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-27: Brewster County ComptrollerItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2025-563: Commissioners Court Meeting of April 14, 2026Item-6: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-7: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-8: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-9: Report from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Luke Hendryx / Discussion only2026-335: Quarterly ReportItem-11: County Judge - Reports and Action Items2026-274: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding the establishment and criteria for granting tax abatement in reinvestment zones in Brewster County2026-348: Tax Code Local Taxation - Section 312.002 Tax Code2026-349: Brewster County Proposed Guidelines for Tax AbatementsItem-15: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding the solicitation of qualifications (RFQ) for construction manager/agent on TFEMS dormitory, Terlingua Visitor Center & Marathon Visitor CenterItem-16: Review, discuss and take appropriate action on Resolution of proposed Border Wall recently adopted by the Brewster County Historical Commission2026-346: Resolution of the Brewster County Historical CommissionItem-18: Road & Bridge Department2025-564: Superintendent's Report2025-565: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-21: Emergency Management Department2025-566: General Report - Emergency Management CoordinatorItem-23: Treasurer's Office2025-567: Financial Reports / Updates2025-568: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policies2025-771: Grant Approval & Administration2026-327: General Bills / Discussion and appropriate action regarding to2026-328: Invoices with Purchase Orders2026-329: Invoices without Purchase Orders2026-330: Recurring Expenses2026-331: Line-Item Adjustments2026-332: Budget Amendments2026-333: Other Reports2026-334: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-36: Brewster County Tourism2025-574: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2026-326: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract with AAA Explorer Texas - E-newsletter Sponsored Content2026-345: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract with ClearChannel Billboards in El Paso and San AntonioItem-40: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-41: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on May 12, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.Item-42: Adjourn
2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - April 14, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-16: Treasurer's OfficeItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2025-551: Commissioners Court Meeting of March 24, 2026Item-6: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-7: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-8: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-9: Sheriff2026-301: Review, discuss and take action on the following Interlocal Jailagreements for the purposes of housing other county inmates:2026-302: Interlocal Jail Agreement - Terrell CountyItem-12: Review, discuss and take action to set time and dates for annual Dump DaysItem-13: Road & Bridge Department2025-552: Superintendent's Report2025-553: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge Department2025-555: Financial Reports / Updates2025-556: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policies2025-770: Grant Approval & AdministrationItem-20: Brewster County Comptroller2025-557: General Bills / Discussion and appropriate action regarding to2026-316: Invoices with Purchase Orders2026-317: Invoices without Purchase Orders2026-318: Recurring Expenses2026-319: Line-Item Adjustments2026-320: Budget Amendments2026-321: Other Reports2026-322: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-29: Brewster County Tourism2025-562: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2026-311: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract with Texas Monthly - El Paso Visitors Guide2026-325: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract with HI Travel TalesItem-33: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-34: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on April 28, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.Item-35: Adjourn
2026-03-24 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - March 24, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
2026-295: PPP PresentationItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2025-539: Commissioners Court Meeting of March 10, 20252026-275: Commissioners Court Meeting of March 17, 2026Item-7: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-8: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-9: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-10: Presentation by Big Bend Regional Hospital District regarding the Rural Texas Strong Grant and how Brewster County may participate; Discussion and possible actionItem-11: Presentation from Public Power Pool regarding Brewster County's participation in the P3 power program. No action requiredItem-13: County Judge - Reports and Action Items2026-287: Review, discuss and take action to approve the replacement of 2 Five ton A/C units at the Red Patillo Center in Study Butte, Texas.  Proposed funding is from LATCF2026-288: Review, discuss and take action to update Dell Finance Contract for the purchase of 10 computers:2026-289: New Proposed Contract2026-290: Original approved contract from February 10, 2026Item-18: Elections2026-269: Report from Election Administrator about 2026 primary results and operation; discussion only, no action requiredItem-20: Sheriff2026-283: Review, discuss and take action on the following Interlocal Jail agreements for the purposes of housing other county inmates:2026-284: Interlocal Jail Agreement - Upton County2026-285: Interlocal Agreement - Culberson CountyItem-24: Road & Bridge Department2025-540: Superintendent's Report2025-541: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-27: Emergency Management Department2025-542: General Report - Emergency Management Coordinator2026-291: Review, discuss and take action to approve funding for the repair of transmission on EMC Dodge truckItem-30: Treasurer's Office2025-543: Financial Reports / Updates2026-297: Review, discuss and take action on A/R report2026-300: A/R write-offs2025-769: Grant Approval & Administration2026-292: Review, discuss and take action on the following updated resolutions:2026-293: FY27 - Body Worn Camera Resolution2026-294: FY25 - Operation Stonegarden2026-298: Review, discuss and take possible action on Grant Summary report2026-286: Review, discuss and take possible action to approve the initiation of the process to seek bids for Brewster County depository accounts2026-296: Review, discuss and take possible action to payoff balance due on CAT Mulcher lease2025-544: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-42: Brewster County Comptroller2025-545: General Bills / Discussion and appropriate action regarding to2026-276: Invoices with Purchase Orders2026-277: Invoices without Purchase Orders2026-278: Recurring Expenses2026-279: Line-Item Adjustments2026-280: Budget Amendments2026-281: Other Reports2026-282: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-51: County Clerk2026-299: Review, discuss, and take possible action regarding Monthly Reporting in accordance with LGC Section 114.044Item-53: Brewster County Tourism2025-550: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issuesItem-55: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-56: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on April 14, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.Item-57: Adjourn
2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - March 17, 2026

2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - March 10, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2025-527: Commissioners Court Meeting of Febuary 24, 2026Item-6: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-7: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-8: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-9: County Judge - Reports and Action Items2026-240: Review, discuss and take possible action to approve a resolution in support of increased funding for county road maintenance and repair. This resolution requests that the State Legislature allocated additional funding from fuel taxes to the County Lateral2026-250: Review, discuss, and take action to approve bonds and oaths for the Bookkeeper and Deputy District Clerk2026-251: Ratification and/or approval of the following Agreements:2026-252: Sunshine House, Inc.2026-253: Elm Grove Cemetery2026-254: Holy Angels Cemetery2026-255: Marathon Latin American Cemetery2026-256: Marathon Cemetery2026-257: Review, discuss and take action regarding a resolution opposing the construction of a physical wall in the Big Bend area2026-260: Review, discuss and take action on a Mutual Aid Agreement between the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Brewster, Jeff Davis and Presidio CountiesItem-20: Presentation from Big Bend Regional Hospital District regarding rural health care initiative; Discussion and possible actionItem-21: Review, discuss and take action on the follow roof replacement/repair projects; funding to come from Historical Preservation Funds2026-258: Marathon Jail proposal2026-259: Brewster County Courthouse proposal2026-262: Proof of Insurance coverage and referencesItem-25: Review, discuss and take action to approve a $50,000 contribution to City of Alpine for the purchase of a new animal crematorium. LATCF will be funding source. Funding subject to final interlocal agreement between the City of Alpine and Brewster County 2026-273: Request for ProposalsItem-27: Review, discuss and take action to renew the Lease Agreement between Susan Combs, et al and Brewster County for the Post Park in Marathon, Texas2026-272: Proposed Lease AgreementItem-29: Review, discuss and take possible action to declare the following as salvage and eligible for online auction and, if not sold in 10 days by public auction, available for destruction or disposal (LGC 263.151, 263.152)2026-270: Various Windows2026-271: Wooden Swinging Doors and FencingItem-32: Road & Bridge Department2025-528: Superintendent's Report2025-529: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-35: Emergency Management Department2025-530: General Report - Emergency Management Coordinator2026-242: Review, discuss and take action to purchase a 2026 Ford F-250 for Emergency Management.  Funding to come from LATCF2026-261: Review, discuss and take possible action to renew or modify theBrewster County Burn Ban from March 13, 2026, through July 01, 2026Item-39: Treasurer's Office2025-531: Financial Reports / Updates2025-532: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policies2025-768: Grant Approval & AdministrationItem-43: Brewster County Comptroller2025-533: General Bills / Discussion and appropriate action regarding to2026-243: Invoices with Purchase Orders2026-244: Invoices without Purchase Orders2026-245: Recurring Expenses2026-246: Line-Item Adjustments2026-247: Budget Amendments2026-248: Other Reports2025-537: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-52: Brewster County Tourism2025-538: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2026-263: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract with two pg spread in Unplug Magazine with advertorial and digital component2026-264: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract with Texas monthly full pg ad with summer travel issue content2026-265: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract with Ibex Consulting - OTT TV Campaign for East Coast2026-266: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract with Blues on the Green - Austin concert sponsorship2026-267: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract with Texas Highways Digital Content for 20262026-268: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract with CBS Austin - March Madness Sports TV Streaming: Gold Package $10kItem-60: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-61: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on March 24, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.Item-62: Adjourn
2026-02-24 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - February 24, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2025-515: Commissioners Court Meeting of February 10, 20262026-218: Commissioners Court Meeting of February 19, 2026Item-7: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-8: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-9: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-10: Sheriff's Office2026-239: Review, discuss and take action to retire HIDTA K9 Latek. Introduction of new HIDTA K9 MiloItem-12: County Judge - Reports and Action Items2026-174: Report on salvage auction results2026-199: Review, discuss and take action on Master Mutual Aid AgreementItem-15: Review, discuss and take possible action to accept a donation of an Type 1 ambulance from Glasscock County2026-197: Photos of Type 1 ambulanceItem-17: Review, discuss and take possible action to declare the following as salvage and eligible for online auction and, if not sold in 10 days by public auction, available for destruction or disposal (LGC 263.151, 263.152)2026-219: Desk Pad2026-220: Small Hutch2026-221: Scanner2026-222: DeskItem-22: Kayse Muratori, 9-1-1 GIS Coordinator2026-207: Review, discuss and take appropriate action on adding the followingroadways to the MSAG database:2026-208: Add roadway MATHEWS DRIVE located off GRASS DRAW ROAD in theTerlingua Ranch Subdivision2026-209: Program Updates/ Discussion onlyItem-26: Road & Bridge Department2025-516: Superintendent's Report2025-517: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-29: Emergency Management Department2025-518: General Report - Emergency Management CoordinatorItem-31: Review, discuss and take action to purchase a 2025 Ford Interceptor SUV for Emergency Management. Funding to come from LATCF2026-195: Contract for purchase of Ford InterceptorItem-33: County Clerk2026-203: Review, discuss and take possible action on two proposals regarding digitization of county records2026-204: Proposal 1 - Deeds and General Files2026-205: Proposal 2 - Oil & Gas RecordsItem-37: Treasurer's Office2025-519: Financial Reports / Updates2025-520: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policies2025-767: Grant Approval & Administration2026-198: Review, discuss and take action on ratification of Fiscal Year 2025 resolution for Operation Stone Garden2026-201: Review, discuss and take possible action to authorize a resolution adopting civil rights policies in conjunction with the TxCDBG CDV25-0401 Grant2026-202: Review and discuss Section 3 Policy updated information for the County’s TxCDBG Contract CDV25-0401 grantItem-44: Brewster County Comptroller2026-210: General Bills / Discussion and appropriate action regarding to2026-211: Invoices with Purchase Orders2026-212: Invoices without Purchase Orders2026-213: Recurring Expenses2026-214: Line-Item Adjustments2026-215: Budget Amendments2026-216: Other Reports2026-217: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-53: Brewster County Tourism2025-526: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2026-193: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract with Herman Global for digital content on Visit USA Parks website and social channels2026-194: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for Texas Parks and Wildlife Annual State Park Guide - ½ pg and ¼ pg adsItem-57: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessary2026-175: Convene into a Closed Meeting under Section 551.089 of the Government Code (Open Government) that allows a governmental body to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate 1) security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology or 22026-176: Reconvene in open court to review, discuss and take possible action on items discussed in Closed MeetingItem-60: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on March 10, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.Item-61: Adjourn
2026-02-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - February 19, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-5: Review, discuss and take action to purchase a 2025 Ford Interceptor SUV for Emergency Management. Funding to come from LATCF2026-206: Contract for purchase of Ford InterceptorItem-7: Review, discuss and take action regarding construction of EMS dormitory facility in Terlingua, Texas. Presentation by Level 5 Architecture2026-200: Proposed dormitory drawingsItem-9: Review, discuss and take action regarding construction of new Visitor Center in Terlingua, Texas2026-196: Terlingua Visitor Center proposed drawingsItem-11: Court will recess from the courtroom for a tour of the new county archives; No action neededItem-12: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-13: Adjourn
2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - February 10, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
2026-117: DesksItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2025-503: Commissioners Court Meeting of January 27, 20262026-100: Commissioners Court Meeting of January 13, 2026Item-7: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-8: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-9: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-10: County Judge - Reports and Action Items2026-111: EMS Townhall Meeting - Monday, February 9, 2026 at Sul Ross Student CenterItem-12: Discuss and take action to modify and update certain parcels of land in the Sunny Glenn Estates subdivisionItem-13: Review, discuss and take possible action to declare the following as salvage and eligible for online auction and, if not sold in 10 days by public auction, available for destruction or disposal (LGC 263.151, 263.152)2026-115: Heavy Duty Doors2026-116: Light Fixtures2026-118: Filing Cabinets2026-119: Desk Shields2026-120: Custom ShelvingItem-20: Review, discuss and take action to approve Dell financing lease for the purchase of ten desktop computers.2026-105: Financing lease documentsItem-22: Kayse Muratori, 9-1-1 GIS Coordinator2026-112: Review, discuss and take appropriate action on adding the following roadways to the MSAG database:2026-113: Add roadway MATHEWS ROAD located off GRASS DRAW ROAD in the Terlingua Ranch Subdivision2026-114: Program Updates/ Discussion onlyItem-26: Road & Bridge Department2025-504: Superintendent's Report2025-505: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-29: Emergency Management Department2025-506: General Report - Emergency Management CoordinatorItem-31: Treasurer's Office2025-507: Financial Reports / Updates2025-508: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policies2025-766: Grant Approval & Administration2026-106: Review, discuss and take action on the following resolutions for FY27 grant period:2026-107: Senate Bill 8 Resolution2026-108: Criminal Justice Grant Resolution2026-109: Body Worn Camera Resolution2026-110: Operation Lone StarItem-40: Brewster County Comptroller2025-509: General Bills / Discussion and appropriate action regarding to2026-152: Invoices with Purchase Orders2026-153: Invoices without Purchase Orders2026-154: Recurring Expenses2026-155: Line-Item Adjustments2026-156: Budget Amendments2026-157: Other Reports2025-513: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-49: Brewster County Tourism2025-514: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2026-96: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for American Archeology Magazine2026-102: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for Texas Highways full page ad2026-103: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for Tour Texas web portal renewal2026-104: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for 4 full page ads in NatGeo - UKItem-55: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-56: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on February 24, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.Item-57: Adjourn
2026-01-27 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - January 27, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
2025-494: General Report - Emergency Management CoordinatorItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2026-63: Commissioners Court Meeting of December 9, 20252025-491: Commissioners Court Meeting of January 13, 2026Item-7: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-8: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-9: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-10: County Judge - Reports and Action Items2026-93: Review, discuss and take possible action to purchase and install two overhead doors at the Marathon Fire Station.  Funding to be provided by LATCF2026-94: Review, discuss, and take action to approve bonds and oaths for the Elections Administrator and Part-Time Deputy County Clerk2026-95: Review, discuss and take possible action on AirMed Subscription Services to be offered to Brewster County EmployeesItem-14: Review, discuss and take action on report from Brewster County Sheriff's Office regarding annual profiling statistics2026-90: 2025 Profiling ReportItem-16: Road & Bridge Department2025-492: Superintendent's Report2025-493: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-19: Emergency Management Department2026-88: Review, discuss and take possible action to renew or modify the Brewster County Burn Ban from January 27, 2026 through March 13, 2026Item-22: Treasurer's Office2025-495: Financial Reports / Updates2025-765: Grant Approval & Administration2025-496: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-26: Brewster County Comptroller2025-497: Review, discuss and take action on items related to:2025-498: Payment of Expenses2025-499: Budget / Line-Item Adjustments2025-500: Financial Reports / Updates2025-501: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-32: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding Engagement of Singleton, Clark as outside auditor for fiscal year 20252026-38: Engagement Letter - FY 2025Item-34: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding final plat approval for Terlingua Ranch Tract 2071, Block 04, Section 296 (Mathews)2026-97: Proposed subdivision requirementsItem-36: Review, discuss and take possible action to approve final plat application for re-plat of 11.704 acres within Los Montanas Subdivision, Lajitas, TexasItem-37: Review, discuss and take possible action to declare the following as salvage and eligible for online auction and, if not sold in 10 days by public auction, available for destruction or disposal (LGC 263.151, 263.152)2026-64: Hand Thermometers2026-65: Stainless TablesItem-40: Review, discuss and take action to approve or ratify the following Agreements:2026-60: Brewster County Groundwater Conservation District2026-61: Big Bend Chamber of Commerce2026-62: Marathon Chamber of CommerceItem-44: Brewster County Tourism2025-502: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2026-87: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine Ad2026-89: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for 2026 Advertising Insertion OrderItem-48: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessary2026-91: Convene into a Closed Meeting under Section 551.076 of the Government Code (Open Government) that allows a governmental body to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate 1) the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devi2026-92: Reconvene into Open Meeting to take action on items discussed in Closed Meeting under item A aboveItem-51: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on February 10, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.Item-52: Adjourn
2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - January 13, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Invocation by Harvey Treviño with Calvary Apostolic ChurchItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2025-479: Commissioners Court Meeting of December 16, 2025Item-6: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-7: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-8: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-9: County Judge - Reports and Action Items2025-874: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding generator inspection of November 25, 20252025-927: Review, discuss and take action to approve up to $10,000 from LATCF funds for the purposes of completing a county wide organization of archived files.  Funds will be used to pay contract labor and/or purchase storage supplies and shelving2026-1: Review, discuss and take possible action to approve the acceptance of a $500,000 grant from the State of Texas for the purchase of ambulances2026-30: Review, discuss and take action regarding Form SLR 512, Records Management Policy2026-33: Discuss upcoming Town Hall meetings for EMS Task Force2026-34: January 21, 2026 at Alpine Civic Center; January 26, 2026 at Sul Ross Student Center; January 31, 2026 at Marathon Community CenterItem-16: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding preliminary application for Mathews subdivision (re-plat) proposal2025-873: Preliminary applicationItem-18: Review, discuss and take action to approve a re-plat of 11.704 acres within the Los Montanas Subdivision, Lajitas Texas2025-909: Re-plat mapItem-20: Review, discuss and take possible action on the following ESD # 1 director appointments2025-908: Letter from ESD # 1 Board2025-888: Re-appointment of Jeannette Hall, Christen Oren and Linda Walker2025-889: Appointment of Adam Daley2025-907: Director ListingItem-25: Review, discuss and take action to approve the following Agreements2025-910: Agreement for Cleaning Services (Mendoza) - Terlingua2025-911: Agreement for Cleaning Services (Galindo) - Marathon2025-912: Agreement for Visitor Kiosk Cleaning (Galindo) - Marathon2025-913: Agreement for Visitor Center Kiosk Cleaning (St. Romain) - Terlingua2025-914: Agreement for Visitor Center Kiosk landscape maintenance (Aguilar) - Marathon2025-915: Agreement - Alpine Public Library2026-32: Agreement - Big Bend Citizens Alliance2026-36: Program Updates/Discussion only — Big Bend Citizen Alliance/Public Library2026-35: Agreement - Marathon LibraryItem-35: Review, discuss and take action to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Pecos County for the 83rd District Attorney's Office2025-942: Interlocal Agreement - 2026Item-37: Review, discuss and take action to engage Enterprise Fleet Management for the purpose of purchasing three Toyota Tundras for the Sheriff's office and the management of the Brewster County Vehicle Fleet. Authorize the Brewster County Judge to negotiate an2025-916: Tundra purchase analysisItem-39: Review, discuss and declare the following items as salvage and eligible for online auction and, if not sold in 10 days by public auction, available for destruction or disposal (LGC 263.151, 263.152)2025-917: Photo # 1 - Commercial Light Fixtures2025-918: Photo # 2 - Commercial Light Fixtures2025-919: Photo # 3 - HVAC Equipment2025-920: Photo # 4 - Commercial Stove2025-921: Photo # 5 - Ice Machine2025-922: Photo # 6 - Office Chairs2025-923: Photo # 7 - Electrical panels for Oxygen Machine2025-924: Photo # 8 - Glass front shelving2025-925: Photo # 9 - Metal table2025-926: Photo # 10 - Band SawItem-50: Review, discuss and take action to approve the Employee Grievance Committee for 20262025-928: Salary Grievance Committee - Proposed for Fiscal 2026Item-52: Road & Bridge Department2025-480: Superintendent's Report2025-481: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-55: Elections2025-898: Review and discuss approval to add old election ballot boxes and voting booths to the county auction site2025-899: Memo on purchasing updated equipmentItem-58: Kayse Muratori, 9-1-1 GIS Coordinator2025-901: Review, discuss and take appropriate action on adding the following roadways to the MSAG database:2025-902: Add roadway KESTREL ROAD located off LTM ROAD in the Terlingua Ranch Subdivision2025-903: Program Updates/ Discussion onlyItem-62: County Clerk2025-943: For Discussion Only - County Clerk's Declaration of Official RecordsItem-64: Sheriff's Office2026-37: Review, discuss and take action to approve Sheriff's Office and Jail wages to include all grants related to wagesItem-66: Emergency Management Department2025-482: General Report - Emergency Management CoordinatorItem-68: Treasurer's Office2025-483: Financial Reports / Updates2025-484: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policies2025-764: Grant Approval & Administration2025-906: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding the awarding of the 2025 Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $750,000Item-73: Brewster County Comptroller2025-485: Review, discuss and take action on items related to:2025-486: Payment of Expenses2025-487: Budget / Line-Item Adjustments2025-488: Financial Reports / Updates2025-489: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-79: Brewster County Tourism2025-490: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issuesItem-81: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessary2026-31: Convene into a Closed Meeting under Section 551.072 of the Government Code (Open Government) that allows a governmental body to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open meetiItem-83: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on January 27, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.Item-84: Adjourn
2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - December 16, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-5: County Judge - Reports and Action ItemsItem-6: Emergency Management Department2025-890: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding Brewster County fireworks policyItem-8: Treasurer's Office2025-879: Financial Reports / Updates2025-892: Review, discuss and take possible action to approve Brewster County's Texas County & District Retirement System plan assessment for the calendar year 20262025-904: Historical Comparison2025-905: 2026 Proposed Contribution2025-897: Review, discuss and take action to approve Brewster County's investment portfolioItem-14: Brewster County Comptroller2025-882: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding the following items:2025-891: Accounts Payable and Recurring Expenses2025-884: Line-Item Adjustments2025-883: Budget Amendments2025-885: Financial Reports / Updates2025-886: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-21: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-22: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on January 13, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.Item-23: Adjourn
2025-12-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - December 09, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
2025-870: City of Alpine Agenda postingItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take possible action to approve the actions and plans of the joint EMS task force between the City of Alpine and Brewster CountyItem-6: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2025-455: Commissioners Court Meeting of November 25, 2025Item-8: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-9: Recognition & Announcements2025-864: Recognition of Firefighter of the Year - AlpineItem-11: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-12: County Judge - Reports and Action Items2025-871: Review, discuss and take possible action to approve the Second Amended & Restated Interlocal & Partnership Agreement by and between the Chief Elected Officials of the Borderplex Workforce Development Area and Workforce Soluions Borderplex2025-872: Review, discuss and take possible action to approve a resolution from Brewster County to support the elimination of hotel occupancy taxes for traveling county employeesItem-15: Presentation by Marathon Water Supply Corporation regarding activities and operations; discussion onlyItem-16: Review, discuss and take possible action to engage the Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLC as Brewster County's law firm of record for delinquent tax collectionsItem-17: Elections2025-866: Review, discuss and approve the Resolution for the Joint Primary Election to be held on Mar 3, 2026, and the Joint Runoff Election on May 26, 2026 (if necessary)2025-867: Review, discuss and approve the Contract between the Brewster County Democratic Party, Brewster County Republican Party, and the Brewster County Election Administration for the conduct and supervision of the Mar 3, 2026 Primary Election and the May 26, 20Item-20: Road & Bridge Department2025-456: Superintendent's Report2025-457: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-23: Emergency Management Department2025-458: General Report - Emergency Management Coordinator2025-865: Review, discuss and take possible action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Brewster County and the Texas Department of Emergency Management regarding Texas Emergency Management TeamsItem-26: Treasurer's Office2025-459: Financial Reports / Updates2025-762: Grant Approval & Administration2025-869: Review, discuss and take action on department payroll review for: County Judge, County Commissioners, County Clerk, District Clerk and Emergency Management, Elections, Extension Agent, Facilities, JP's 1, 2 & 32025-460: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-31: Brewster County Comptroller2025-461: Review, discuss and take action on items related to:2025-462: Payment of Expenses2025-463: Budget / Line-Item Adjustments2025-464: Financial Reports / Updates2025-857: Discussion and appropriate action to amend the budget for the year ended September 30, 2025 for items originally budgeted and expended in Fund 4502025-465: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-38: Brewster County Tourism2025-466: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2025-868: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for a full-page print ad in Rider magazine targeting the motorcycle marketItem-41: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-42: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on December 23, 2025, at 9:30 A.M.Item-43: Adjourn
2025-11-25 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - November 25, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2025-443: Regular Commissioners Court Meeting of November 12, 20252025-851: Special Commissioners Court Meeting of November 19, 2025Item-7: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-8: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-9: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-10: County Judge - Reports and Action Items2025-835: Review, discuss and take action to approve $1,299 for a new desk in the Brewster County District Clerk's office. Funds to come from LATCFItem-12: Road & Bridge Department2025-444: Superintendent's Report2025-445: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-15: Emergency Management Department2025-446: General Report - Emergency Management Coordinator2025-856: Review, discuss and take possible action to renew or modify the Brewster County Burn Ban from November 28, 2025, through January 12, 2026Item-18: Treasurer's Office2025-447: Financial Reports / Updates2025-761: Grant Approval & Administration2025-448: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-22: Brewster County Comptroller2025-449: Review, discuss and take action on items related to:2025-450: Payment of Expenses2025-451: Budget / Line-Item Adjustments2025-452: Financial Reports / Updates2025-829: Review, discuss and take action to make journal entries for various departments2025-858: Discuss and take action to amend budget for year ended 2025 for reduction in award amount for Body Worn Camera Grant and make line item adjustment to cover match and overage with county funds. To establish budget for the year ending 2026 for new Body Worn2025-453: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-30: Brewster County Tourism2025-454: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2025-850: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for 12 Rounds Media2025-852: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for 2026 USA TODAY Your Guide to National Parks2025-853: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for 2026 USA TODAY Go Escape Texas and the SouthwestItem-35: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-36: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on December 9, 2025, at 9:30 A.M.Item-37: Adjourn
2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - November 19, 2025

2025-11-12 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - November 12, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2025-431: Commissioners Court Meeting of October 28, 2025Item-6: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-7: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-8: Presentation from the US Census Bureau regarding the 2030 Census process - discussion only, no action to be takenItem-9: Review, discuss and take action on 2024 Fiscal Year Audit - Presentation by Singleton, Clark & Company, PCItem-10: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-11: County Judge - Reports and Action Items2025-820: Review, discuss and take possible action on a ground lease between Brewster County and DSL, LLC for tourism kiosk in Marathon, Texas2025-826: Review, discuss and take action to approve $3,900 for the purpose of purchasing new tables and chairs for Red Patillo Community Center. Funding to come from LATCF contingency2025-828: Review, discuss and take action to approve final payment to West Texas Paradise Construction, LLC for Road & Bridge equipment storage shed in Terlingua, Texas. Payment to be charged to LATCF fundItem-15: Review, discuss and take action to appoint Commissioner Mo Morrow to the County Appraisal District of Brewster County for a term of two yearsItem-16: Review, discuss and take final action regarding final Plat approval for Lakeside Cottages, Lajitas, Texas2025-824: Application for final Plat Approval - Preliminary approval was granted by the Commissioners Court on October 12, 2025Item-18: Elections2025-827: Review and discuss election results and voting data from November 4, 2025Item-20: Road & Bridge Department2025-432: Superintendent's Report2025-433: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-23: Emergency Management Department2025-434: General Report - Emergency Management CoordinatorItem-25: Treasurer's Office2025-435: Financial Reports / Updates2025-760: Grant Approval & Administration2025-822: Review, discuss and take possible action to accept $350,000 in funding for the Brewster County Sheriff's Office under the State of Texas SB22 Grant Program. This funding will be for the 2026 Fiscal Year2025-819: Review, discuss and take action to ratify new account opening at Trans Pecos bank for the 394th District Court.  Brewster County serves as the fiscal agent2025-825: Review, discuss and take action on department payroll review for: County Judge, County Commissioners, County Clerk, District Clerk and Emergency Management2025-436: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-32: Brewster County Comptroller2025-437: Review, discuss and take action on items related to:2025-438: Payment of Expenses2025-439: Budget / Line-Item Adjustments2025-440: Financial Reports / Updates2025-441: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-38: Brewster County Tourism2025-442: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2025-818: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for Houstonia2025-821: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for The ROAMies PODCASTItem-42: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-43: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on November 25, 2025, at 9:30 A.M.Item-44: Adjourn
2025-10-28 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - October 28, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
2025-804: Special Commissioners Court Meeting of October 21, 2025Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2025-803: Regular Commissioners Court Meeting of October 14, 2025Item-7: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-8: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-9: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-10: County Judge Report - Reports & Action Items2025-797: Review, discuss and take action to ratify extension of rent agreement between Brewster County and the U.S. Army for building space at the North County Emergency Services Building2025-798: Review, discuss and take action regarding the annual subscription and contract with Cycletek, LLC for the maintenance of all county stand-by generators.  Contract is for the Fiscal Year 20262025-801: Review, discuss and take possible action on ground lease between Brewster County and DSL, LLC for tourism kiosk in Marathon, TexasItem-14: Road & Bridge Department2025-420: Superintendent's Report2025-421: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-17: Emergency Management Department2025-422: General Report - Emergency Management CoordinatorItem-19: Treasurer's Office2025-423: Financial Reports / Updates2025-799: Review, discuss and take action to remove Patty Roach from signatory authority for Brewster County at any and all county depository banks. This action is due to Ms. Roach being retired from the Auditor's position2025-759: Grant Approval & Administration2025-424: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-24: Brewster County Comptroller2025-425: Review, discuss and take action on items related to:2025-426: Payment of Expenses2025-427: Budget / Line-Item Adjustments2025-428: Financial Reports / Updates2025-790: Review, discuss and take possible action to approve 2026 Fiscal Year list of recurring payments that do not required prior approval from the Commissioners Court2025-800: Review, discuss and take action to approve a list of vendors subject to a recurring payment policy2025-802: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding LATCF fund management and oversight. To include update on prior year ARPA funding2025-429: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-33: Brewster County Tourism2025-430: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issuesItem-35: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-36: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on November 12, 2025, at 9:30 A.M.Item-37: Adjourn
2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - October 21, 2025

2025-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - October 14, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2025-407: Commissioners Court Meeting of September 23, 20252025-785: Special Commissioners Court Meeting of September 30, 2025Item-7: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-8: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-9: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-10: Review, discuss and take action on the FY 2026 Jury Plan for Brewster County2025-795: New Jury Plan 2025Item-12: County Judge Report - Information and Action Items2025-718: Review, discuss and take action to approve resolution applying for FY 2026 TIDC Formula Grant2025-418: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2025-783: Review, discuss and take possible action designating a specific mailing (including electronic) address for the purposes of handling requests under the Public Information Act - Government Code 55.2342025-791: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding assisting the City of Alpine in purchasing a new cremation incinerator for the Alpine Animal Shelter.  This purchase and its terms would be governed by an Interlocal Agreement between Brewster County and Item-16: Brewster County Project ListItem-17: Review, discuss and take action regarding Preliminary Plat Approval for Lakeside Cottages, Lajitas, Texas2025-700: Plat application for Lakeside Cottages, Lajitas, TexasItem-19: Road & Bridge Department2025-408: Superintendent's Report2025-409: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-22: Emergency Management Department2025-410: General Report - Emergency Management Coordinator2025-784: Review, discuss and take possible action to renew or modify the Brewster County Burn Ban from October 13, 2025, through November 27, 2025Item-25: Treasurer's Office2025-411: Financial Reports / Updates2025-412: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policies2025-757: Grant Approval & Administration2025-794: Review, discuss and take possible action to move county credit card account from CitiBank to US Bank under the Texas Payment and Travel Card ProgramItem-30: Brewster County Comptroller2025-413: Review, discuss and take action on items related to:2025-414: Payment of Expenses2025-415: Budget / Line-Item Adjustments2025-416: Financial Reports / Updates2025-417: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policies2025-788: Review, discuss and take action to add an Accounts Receivable module to the county's Tyler Technology accounting system2025-789: Review, discuss and take action to amend the 2025 Tax Collection Agreement between Brewster County and the Terlingua Common School District.  The amount reflected in the 2025 Agreement was in error and did not match the 2025 budgetItem-38: Brewster County Tourism2025-786: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for Tour Texas2025-787: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for Placer AI2025-793: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for the November Sky Island Hiking TourItem-43: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-44: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on October 28, 2025, at 9:30 A.M.Item-45: Adjourn
2025-09-30 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - September 30, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Public Comment - limited to 5 minutesItem-3: Review, discuss and take any necessary action regarding the following topics in conjunction with the City Council of Alpine, Texas2025-742: Dark Sky Regulations - review of current regulations and planned updates in preparation for the conclusion of the 2026 grace period2025-743: Community Branding Initiative - consideration of efforts to re-brand Alpine/Brewster County as the "Dark Sky Capital of Texas" and potential updates to Brewster County branding to further promote tourism2025-744: Joint Economic Development Initiatives - discuss of collaborative ventures, including the potential creation of a shared economic development strategy, jointly funded by the City and County, to oversee and manage regional economic development effortsItem-7: Adjourn
2025-09-23 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - September 23, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-41: AdjournItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2024-750: Commissioners Court Meeting of September 9, 2025Item-6: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-7: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-8: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-9: County Judge Report - Information and Action Items2025-406: Review, discuss and consider ratification of Opioid Agreement2025-701: Review, discuss and take possible action to enter into a lease agreement with DSL, LLC for the use of land in Marathon, Texas for visitor kioskItem-12: Brewster County Project List - Discussion and Action2025-699: Project List as of September 9, 2025Item-14: Review, discuss and take action on 2026 Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) grant in the amount of $3,443.522025-403: 2026 SAVNS ContractItem-16: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding the Interlocal Agreement between Presidio, Brewster, Jeff Davis, Culberson and Hudspeth Counties related to the financial administration of the 394th District Court2025-404: 394th Interlocal Agreement - FY 2026Item-18: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding amended Interlocal Agreement between Brewster County and the Far West Texas Regional Public Defender's Office; Culberson County as fiscal agent for Brewster, Jeff Davis, Culberson, Presidio and Hudspeth C2025-405: Proposed Amended Interlocal Agreement - FY2026Item-20: Road & Bridge Department2024-751: Superintendent's Report2024-752: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-23: Emergency Management Department2024-753: General Report - Emergency Management CoordinatorItem-25: Treasurer's Office2024-754: Financial Reports2025-695: Grant Approval & Administration2025-696: Review, discuss and take action to accept Criminal Justice Grant # 5074302 - Body Worn Cameras2025-697: Review, discuss and take action to accept the application for the annual Solid Waste Grant offered through the Rio Grande Council of Governments2024-755: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-31: Brewster County Comptroller2024-756: Review, discuss and take action on items related to:2024-757: Payment of Expenses2024-758: Budget / Line-Item Adjustments2024-759: Financial Reports / Updates2024-760: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-37: Brewster County Tourism2024-761: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issuesItem-39: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-40: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on October 14, 2025, at 9:30 A.M.
2025-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - September 09, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Invocation by Oscar Cobos with Higher-Ground MinistryItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2024-738: Commissioners Court Meeting of August 26, 2025Item-6: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-7: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-8: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-9: County Judge Report - Information and Action Items2025-396: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding August 2025 generator inspection reportItem-11: Brewster County Project List2025-402: Project ListItem-13: Review, discuss and take action to approve waste disposal contract for Marathon, Texas with Republic Services2025-395: Republic Services ContractItem-15: Review, discuss and take appropriate action on Addendum to Real Property Lease Agreement with Marathon Public Library and History Museum2025-398: AddendumItem-17: Road & Bridge Department2024-739: Superintendent's Report2024-740: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-20: Emergency Management Department2024-741: General Report - Emergency Management CoordinatorItem-22: Treasurer's Office2024-742: Financial Reports / Updates2024-743: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-25: Brewster County Comptroller2024-744: Review, discuss and take action on items related to:2024-745: Payment of Expenses2024-746: Budget / Line-Item Adjustments2024-747: Financial Reports / Updates2025-400: Review, discuss and take appropriate action regarding 2025 Operation Lone Star Grant funding requests and reimbursements2025-399: Review, discuss and take possible action on a $91,268.80 funding request for American Communications under the Operation Lone Star Grant # 4375703 (9/2024 - 8/2025)2025-401: Review, discuss and take action regarding the approval of 2025-2026 Operation Lonestar Grant2024-748: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-34: Brewster County Tourism2024-749: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2025-397: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for Visit Big Bend Promotional Video - Statement of WorkItem-37: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-38: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on September 23, 2025, at 9:30 A.M.Item-39: Adjourn
2025-08-26 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - August 26, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
2025-368: Discussion and appropriate action to set the Tax Year 2025 Maintenance and Operation tax rateItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: To discuss and Take Action as AppropriateItem-5: PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2026 BREWSTER COUNTY BUDGETItem-6: Review of FY 2026 Proposed BudgetItem-7: Public Comment regarding FY 2026 Proposed BudgetItem-8: Discussion among Members of Commissioners Court and PublicItem-9: AdjournItem-10: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING TAX YEAR 2025 TAX RATE AND RELATED MATTERSItem-11: Public Hearing regarding the Proposed Tax Year 2025 Tax Rate2025-363: Maintenance & Operation      0.352263Interest & Sinking                   0.017744Total Rate Proposed               0.3700072025-364: Public Comment regarding 2025 Tax Rate2025-365: Discussion among Members of Commissioners Court and PublicItem-15: AdjournItem-16: Regular Commissioners Court Meeting AgendaItem-17: Matters concerning adoption of FY 2026 Budget2025-366: Discussion and Adoption or other appropriate action concerning FY 2026 Budget, including, Elected Officials, employee salaries, expenses and other allowances2025-367: Discussion and action to ratify increase in property tax revenueItem-20: Matters concerning adoption of Tax Year 2025 Tax Rate2025-369: Discussion and appropriate action to set the Tax Year 2025 Interest and Sinking tax rate2025-370: Adopt Tax Rate OrderItem-24: Discussion and appropriate action to set alternate hearing and/or adoption dates if necessaryItem-25: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2024-726: Commissioners Court Meeting of August 12, 2025Item-27: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-28: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-29: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-30: Review, discuss and take action to approve Cynthia Cox as the Brewster County Elections Administrator as recommended by the Brewster County Election Commission2025-372: Cynthia Cox ResumeItem-32: Elections Department2025-391: Review, discuss and take appropriate action on approving the Amended Order of Election for November 4, 20252025-392: Review, discuss and take appropriate action on approving the Notice of Consolidated Precinct for Precinct 2 and Precinct 82025-393: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve the Notice of Consolidated Precinct for Precinct 5, Precinct 6, and Precinct 7Item-36: County Judge Report & Action Items2025-373: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding the updating of Brewster County Subdivision Regulations2025-376: Review, discuss and take appropriate action on the Proposed Commissioner Court Meetings / Holiday Calendar for FY 2025-20262025-389: Review, discuss and take action to establish a "rainy day" fund in the amount of $150,000 from General Fund Surplus2025-390: Review, discuss and take action to transfer $300,000 from LATCF fund to Road & Bridge fund.Item-41: Brewster County Project ListItem-42: Kayse Muratori, 9-1-1 GIS Coordinator:2025-382: Review, discuss and take appropriate action on adding the following existing county roadways to the MSAG database:1. CINNABAR ROAD; located between FM 170 & ALLEN LANE2. TRES PALMAS; located off AGUA FRIA ROAD3. Big Bend National Park (BBNP) roadway FOSSI2025-388: Program Updates / Discussion OnlyItem-45: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding Sheriff's & Constable Fees for FY 20262025-361: Sheriff and Constable Fee Schedule - FY 2026Item-47: Review, discuss and take action regarding easement on County Property2025-394: EasementItem-49: Road & Bridge Department2024-727: Superintendent's Report2024-728: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge Department2025-375: Review, discuss and take possible action to purchase and/or finance 2025 Caterpillar 140SW Motor GraderItem-53: Emergency Management Department2024-729: General Report - Emergency Management Coordinator2025-371: Review, discuss and take possible action to renew or modify the Brewster County Burn Ban from August 29, 2025, through October 13, 2025Item-56: Treasurer's Office2024-730: Financial Reports / Updates2024-731: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-59: Brewster County Comptroller2024-732: Review, discuss and take action on items related to:2024-733: Payment of Expenses2024-734: Budget / Line-Item Adjustments2024-735: Financial Reports / Updates2024-736: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-65: Brewster County Tourism2024-737: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issuesItem-67: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-68: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on September 09, 2025, at 9:30 A.M.Item-69: Adjourn
2025-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - August 12, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
2024-718: Financial Reports / UpdatesItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Invocation by Pastor Sal Perales Jr. with First United Methodist ChurchItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2024-714: Regular Commissioners Court Meeting of July 22, 20252025-322: Special Commissioners Court Meeting of July 29, 20252025-336: Special Commissioners Court Meeting of August 5, 2025Item-36: Treasurer's OfficeItem-8: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-9: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-10: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-11: County Judge Report, Action Items and 2026 Budget/Tax Rates2025-321: Review, discuss and take necessary action regarding the Proposed Brewster County 2026 Fiscal Year Budget2025-356: Review, discuss and take action to schedule a Public Hearing date on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Brewster County Budget (LGC 111.007(b))2025-348: Review, discuss and take action on the Proposed 2025 Tax Rates2025-357: Review, discuss and take action to schedule a Public Hearing date on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Brewster County Tax Rate (Tax Code 26.05 (d))2025-343: Review, discuss and take action to approve Order/Resolution for Sunshine House TDA grantItem-17: Brewster County Project List2025-352: Review, discuss and take action on three pending items related to Project Tracker List2025-353: Purchase of four adjustable stands for Smart Boards2025-354: Funding for repair of Brewster County Maintainer2025-359: Funding for repair of 2024 Dump TruckItem-22: Review and discuss presentation by the Marathon Public Library; no action required2025-360: Marathon Public Library PresentationItem-24: Elections2025-323: Review, discuss and take necessary action regarding Election Judges for the Term of September 1, 2025, to August 31, 20262025-345: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding an Order for Elections on November 4, 2025Item-27: Review, discuss and take action regarding Justice of the Peace fee schedules2025-349: JP # 1 - Alpine2025-350: JP # 2 - Terlingua2025-351: JP # 3 - MarathonItem-31: Road & Bridge Department2024-715: Superintendent's Report2024-716: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-34: Emergency Management Department2024-717: General Report - Emergency Management Coordinator2024-719: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policies2025-303: Review, discuss and take action regarding Sheriff's Office fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2026Item-40: Brewster County Comptroller2024-720: Review, discuss and take action on items related to:2024-721: Payment of Expenses2024-722: Budget / Line-Item Adjustments2024-723: Financial Reports / Updates2024-724: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-46: Brewster County Tourism2024-725: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2025-304: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for AJR Media AAA ad2025-305: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for Texas Country Reporter contract amendment2025-342: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for Travel Adventure Shows for 2026 season - Dallas, Phoenix, New YorkItem-51: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-52: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on August 26, 2025, at 9:30 A.M.Item-53: Adjourn
2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - August 05, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-5: Elections2025-339: Review, discuss and take possible action to create a part time position within the Elections Department to facilitate the transition until the full-time Election Administrator is filled.  Funding for the position will be from the Elections Department budg2025-337: Review, discuss and take action to approve an Order to allow the Brewster County Clerk to assume the responsibilities of administering the Elections office until such time as the Election Administrator position is filled2025-338: Review, discuss and take action to approve additional compensation to the Brewster County Clerk for assuming the responsibilities of the Election Office until such time as the Election Administrator position is filledItem-9: Review, discuss and take necessary action related to the Brewster County 2026 Fiscal Year Budget2025-340: Review, discuss and take action to publish 2026 Elected Official Salaries2025-341: Review, discuss and take possible action on 2025 Tax Rate Calculation worksheetItem-12: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-13: Adjourn
2025-07-29 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - July 29, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-5: Review, discuss and take necessary action related to the 2026 Brewster County Budget; this will be a workshop session to discuss the details of the budget2025-320: Review, discuss and take possible action to approve a vehicle leasing program for Brewster County Sheriff's OfficeItem-7: Review, discuss and take action regarding FY Interlocal Agreement between Brewster County and Alpine ISD to provide school resources officersItem-8: Review, discuss and take possible action to approve Professional Services Agreement between Brewster County Tax Assessor and Betty Jo Rooney for annual tax rate evaluation2025-319: Service AgreementItem-10: Review, discuss and take action to approve Lexis Nexis contract for Brewster County Attorney's office2025-318: Lexis Nexis ContractItem-12: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-13: Adjourn
2025-07-22 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - July 22, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Invocation by Vicar Philip Frank from Redeemer Lutheran ChurchItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2024-702: Commissioners Court Meeting of July 08, 20252025-286: Special Commissioners Court Meeting of July 15, 2025Item-7: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-8: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-9: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-10: Report and discussion from Marathon Water Supply Corporation; update on activities and financialsItem-11: County Judge Report and Action Items2025-295: Review, discuss and take possible action on any item related to FY 2026 budget2025-296: Review, discuss and take action to approve fee schedule for:2025-297: District Clerk Fee Schedule2025-298: County Clerk Fee ScheduleItem-16: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve 2025 electric rate contract with Public Power Pool for Brewster County electric utility needs2025-287: 2025 Contracts and Proposed RatesItem-18: Review, discuss and take possible action on the following sales for strike out properties:2025-291: Consider and take possible action on a bid received from Raul Perez in the amount of $5,550.00 for the purchase of trust property R14714 described as SE/4 of the SE/4 of the SW/4 of Section 8, Block 216, T & St. L. Ry. Co., Brewster County,  Texas, being 2025-292: Consider and take possible action on a bid received from Dominique Williams in the amount of $5,501.00 for the purchase of trust property R16224 described as NW/4 of the SW/4 of the NW/4 of Section 3, Block 217, T & St. L. Ry. Co., Brewster County, Texas,Item-21: Review, discuss and take action regarding renewal of Regional Public Defenders Interlocal Agreement2025-293: 2025 Regional Public Defenders Interlocal AgreementItem-23: Review, discuss and take action regarding the Interlocal Agreement between the Regional Planning Commission (RPC) and the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP - Brewster County)2025-294: Interlocal Agreement between RPC and PSAP (Brewster County)Item-25: Brewster County Project ListItem-26: Road & Bridge Department2024-703: Superintendent's Report2024-704: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-29: Emergency Management Department2024-705: General Report - Emergency Management Coordinator2025-299: Review, discuss and take possible action to renew or modify the Brewster County Burn Ban from July 16, 2025, through August 29, 2025Item-32: Treasurer's Office2024-706: Financial Reports / Updates2025-270: Review, discuss and take action to approve financial statements, fund balances and investments through May 31, 20252025-284: Review, discuss and take action related to Depository Services for Brewster County and the Terlingua Common School District / Approval; two year extension to the bank Subdepository contract with West Texas National Bank2025-301: Review, discuss and take action on accepting the Chili Appreciation Society International, Inc. (CASI) check in the amount of $500.002024-707: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-38: Review, discuss and take action regarding engagement letter with Singleton, Clark & Company, PC - Certified Public Accountants for FY 2024 external audit2025-290: Proposed engagement letter with Singleton, ClarkItem-40: Brewster County Comptroller2024-708: Review, discuss and take action on items related to:2024-709: Payment of Expenses2024-710: Budget / Line-Item Adjustments2024-711: Financial Reports / Updates2024-712: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-46: Brewster County Tourism2024-713: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2025-271: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for AMP Sales & Marketing Solutions2025-300: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract from KTCK Dallas radio agreement for Ticketstock 20262025-302: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for Road Trippin' Big Bend National Park Contract 2025Item-51: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court2025-288: The Brewster County Commissioners Court will convene into a Closed Meeting pursuant to Section 551.074 (PERSONNEL MATTERS; CLOSED MEETING) of the Texas Government Code. (a) This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct and open meeting: 1) Item-53: Return to Open Meeting2025-289: Review, discuss and take possible action related to discussion in Closed Meeting related to Section 551.074 (PERSONNEL MATTERS) of the Government CodeItem-55: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on August 12, 2025, at 9:30 A.M.Item-56: Adjourn
2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - July 15, 2025

2025-07-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - July 08, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-25: Treasurer's OfficeItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Invocation by Father Saul Pacheco from Our Lady of Peace Catholic ChurchItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2024-690: Commissioners Court Meeting of June 24, 2025Item-6: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-7: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-8: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-9: Presentation by Marathon Water Supply Corporation regarding activities and operations; discussion onlyItem-10: Presentation by Luke Hendryx, AgriLife and Natural Resource Extension Agent - Quarterly Report; discussion onlyItem-11: County Judge Report and Action Items2025-256: Review, discuss and take action to approve updated proposal for county wide printer and scanner program2025-265: Review, discuss and take action to appoint a designated officer/employee to calculate and certify 2026 tax rates (Tax Code 26.04(c))2025-266: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to reserve the following dates for Special Commissioners Court meetings, if applicable, related to the 2026 budget: July 15, July 29, August 5, August 19, September 2, September 16, 20252025-268: Review, discuss and take action regarding the 394th District Court's 2026 budget2025-269: 2026 Budget Timeline; discussion onlyItem-17: Review, discuss and take possible action (ratification) regarding indigent cremation expense; Harber2025-249: InvoiceItem-19: Brewster County Project ListItem-20: Road & Bridge Department2024-691: Superintendent's Report2024-692: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-23: Emergency Management Department2024-693: General Report - Emergency Management Coordinator2024-694: Financial Reports / Updates2025-255: Review, discuss and take action regarding update to Brewster County Employee Policies; personal use of a county owned vehicle2025-267: Review, discuss and take action regarding Special Qualification Pay for Brewster County Employees2024-695: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-30: Review, discuss and take action to approve updated lease contract for Brewster County printers and scanners2025-253: Printer and scanner proposal - updatedItem-32: Review, discuss and take action regarding CapRisk proposal to provide actuarial calculation services to Brewster County for the fiscal year ending September 30, 20242025-264: CapRisk ProposalItem-34: Brewster County Comptroller2024-696: Review, discuss and take action on items related to:2024-697: Payment of Expenses2024-698: Budget / Line-Item Adjustments2024-699: Financial Reports / Updates2024-700: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-40: Brewster County Tourism2024-701: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2025-251: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for Global Debavchery2025-252: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for El Paso Travel Family2025-254: Review, discuss and take action to approve the 2026 recommended Tourism BudgetItem-45: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-46: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on July 22, 2025, at 9:30 A.M.Item-47: Adjourn
2025-06-24 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - June 24, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Invocation by Pastor Coleman Reidling with First Baptist ChurchItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2024-678: Commissioners Court Meeting of June 10, 2025Item-6: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-7: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-8: Presentation by Travis Dimler et al, regarding county road maintenance / discussion and possible action by Commissioners CourtItem-9: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding annual review of Brewster County ESD # 1 financial statements and other administrative items2025-250: Financial ReportItem-11: County Judge Report2025-223: Review, discuss and take action regarding the leasing of county vehicles as an option versus outright purchase2025-245: Report from David Miller regarding county cybersecurityItem-14: Brewster County Project List2025-244: Project Tracker ReportItem-16: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-17: Kayse Muratori, 9-1-1 GIS Coordinator:2025-226: Review, discuss and take appropriate action on adding SOJOURNER LANE to the MSAG database; located off WEST US HWY 902025-227: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to extend ANTARES ROAD in the MSAG; located in the Cielo Vista Ranch Subdivision; extends past the intersection of ANTARES & ALPHA CENTAURI2025-228: Program Updates / Discussion onlyItem-21: Review, discuss and take action to approve the vacating of the SpearPoint Subdivision at Lajitas, Texas2025-220: Approval to vacate SpearPoint SubdivisionItem-23: Review, discuss and take action to update Screwworm Resolution passed on June 10, 20252025-225: ResolutionItem-25: Review, discuss and take action to update year models of vehicles declared as salvage at the Court meeting of June 10, 20252025-246: 1964 GMC 40002025-247: 2001 Ford F2502025-248: 2015 Chevrolet 2500 HDItem-29: Road & Bridge Department2024-679: Superintendent's Report2025-222: Review, discuss and take action regarding the purchase and/or lease of new Road & Bridge maintenance vehicles2024-680: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-33: Emergency Management Department2024-681: General Report - Emergency Management Coordinator2025-242: Review, discuss and take appropriate action on Fireworks Ban OrderItem-36: Brewster County Tourism2024-689: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2025-219: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for the 2025 Advertising Contract & Insertion OrderItem-39: Treasurer's Office2024-682: Financial Reports / Updates2025-221: Review, discuss and take action regarding 2026 health & life insurance services, rates/terms for Brewster County employees2024-683: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-43: Brewster County Comptroller2024-684: Review, discuss and take action on items related to:2024-685: Payment of Expenses2024-686: Budget / Line-Item Adjustments2024-687: Financial Reports / Updates2025-224: Review, discuss and take action on updated lease agreement (adding four Xerox scanners) with Total Office Solutions2024-688: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-50: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-51: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on July 8, 2025, at 9:30 A.M.Item-52: Adjourn
2025-06-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - June 10, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
2025-213: Budget AdjustmentsItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Invocation by Jonathan Portillo with Grace Christian FellowshipItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2024-666: Commissioners Court Meeting of May 27, 2025Item-6: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-7: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-8: County Judge Report2025-206: Review, discuss and take any needed action related to county stand-by generatorsItem-10: Brewster County Project List2025-218: Project Tracker Report as of June 10, 2025Item-12: Review, discuss and take possible action on County Road Map - 1st Review2025-212: Line-Item AdjustmentsItem-13: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-14: Presentation by Jake Garrett from Central Appraisal District of Brewster County; discussion only, no action requiredItem-15: Kayse Muratori, 9-1-1 GIS Coordinator:2025-215: Review, discuss and take appropriate action on adding all 120 Big Bend National Park (BBNP) hiking trails to the Master Street Addressing Guide (MSAG) database:1. Trail data provided by the National Park Service2025-216: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to add the following roadway to the MSAG:1. CESARIA CREEK ROAD; located off AGUA FRIA ROAD2025-217: Program Updates; Discussion onlyItem-19: Review, discuss and take possible action to declare the following items as salvage and eligible for online auction sale2025-199: 1962 GMC 40002025-200: 2009 Ford F2502025-201: 2014 Chevrolet 2500 HD2025-202: 2003 PeterbiltItem-24: Review, discuss and take possible action to approve a resolution on the New World Screwworm Fly2025-203: ResolutionItem-26: Review, discuss and take possible action on South Hackberry Road Easement2025-214: SurveyItem-28: Road & Bridge Department2024-667: Superintendent's Report2024-668: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-31: Emergency Management Department2024-669: General Report - Emergency Management CoordinatorItem-33: Treasurer's Office2024-670: Financial Reports / Updates2025-198: Review, discuss and take action regarding Fiscal Year 2026 health insurance rates for Brewster County2025-204: Review, discuss and take action on policy regarding use of county vehicles for commuting2025-205: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding duplication of life insurance policies for county employees2024-671: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-39: Brewster County Comptroller2024-672: Review, discuss and take action on items related to:2025-209: Payment of Expenses2024-675: Financial Reports / Updates2025-207: Review, discuss and take action related to the approval of a Dell Financial Services financing lease for 5 new computer packages2024-676: Discussion, review, and take action related to financial administration and policiesItem-47: Brewster County Tourism2024-677: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2025-196: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for Road Trippin Big Bend National Park 20252025-197: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for Big Bend Blues on the Green Promotion 2025 CBS AustinItem-51: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-52: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on June 24, 2025, at 9:30 A.M.Item-53: Adjourn
2025-05-27 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - May 27, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2024-654: Regular Commissioners Court Meeting of May 13, 2025Item-6: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-7: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-8: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-9: County Judge Report - for informational purposes onlyItem-10: Report from Big Bend Public Library; discussion only, no action requiredItem-11: Brewster County Project List2025-184: Project Tracker Report as of May 27, 20252025-191: DH Pace Proposal - All DoorsItem-14: Road & Bridge Department2024-655: Superintendent's Report2024-656: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-17: Emergency Management Department2024-657: General Report - Emergency Management Coordinator2025-183: Discuss and take possible action to renew or modify Brewster County Burn Ban 31 May, 2025 through 15 July, 2025Item-20: Treasurer's Office2024-658: Financial Reports / Updates2024-659: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-23: Brewster County Comptroller2024-660: General Bills / Discussion and appropriate action regarding to2024-661: Budget Amendments2024-662: Line-Item Adjustments2024-663: Financial Reports / Updates2024-664: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-29: Brewster County Tourism2024-665: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2025-182: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for Alpine Cowboys SponsorshipItem-32: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-33: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on June 10, 2025, at 9:30 A.M.Item-34: Adjourn
2025-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - May 13, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Invocation by Harvey TreviñoItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2024-642: Special Commissioners Court Meeting of April 22, 2025 held in Marathon, TexasItem-6: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-7: Presentation by Bill Benge regarding county road; discussion onlyItem-8: Presentation by Stephen Hummel of McDonald Observatory regarding Brewster County Courthouse being recognized as Night Sky Friendly; no action requiredItem-9: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-10: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-11: County Judge Report - for informational purposes only2025-156: TIDC reimbursement grant update; discussion only2025-161: Update on termite treatment at Val Beard complex; discussion only2025-164: Pooled Copier Contract2025-165: 2025 Printer AnalysisItem-14: Discuss and take action to ratify Lease Agreement between Brewster County and U.S Army regarding the rental of a room at the Alpine Emergency Services Building for use as a sick bay2025-138: Lease Agreement - between Brewster County and 1st US Army BattalionItem-16: Discuss and take possible action to declare Brewster County a drought disaster county2025-148: Drought Monitor2025-149: Governor's Drought Disaster Declaration2025-150: Brewster County ResolutionItem-20: Discuss and take action regarding final plat approval and requirements for Ranches at Well Creek subdivision2025-147: Ranches at Well Creek subdivision requirementsItem-22: Discuss and take action to approve a request for Unclaimed Property Capital Credits for 2025 from the State Comptroller2025-139: Unclaimed Property Capital Credits ApplicationItem-24: Discuss and take action to approve a $5000 settlement to Finova Capital/Cascade Leasing for credit card processing equipmentItem-25: Discuss and take possible action to approve revised contract for accounting services between Patty Roach, CPA and Brewster County2025-160: Engagement LetterItem-27: Discuss and take action regarding the application by Brewster County for the 2026 Colonia Grant2025-146: 2025 Colonia Grant ResultsItem-29: Review, discuss and take possible action to approve the purchase of a 2026 Western Star 47x Truck Cab to be used by Road & Bridge. Proposed amount is $177, 240.82 under a Buy Board contract. Proposed funding source is LATCF2025-141: Quote for 2026 Western Star CabItem-31: Discuss and take action to approve contract between Permiacare and Brewster County in the amount of $23,500 to assist in the funding of a mental health deputy for BCSO2025-145: ContractItem-33: Discuss and take action to approve a $20,000 performance bond for the Brewster County Election AdministratorItem-34: Discuss and take action to approve the following Agreements to Operate for 2025 Texas Community Block Grant:2025-143: Study Butte Water Supply Corporation2025-144: Marathon Water Supply CorporationItem-37: Discuss and take action on two separate proposals (TIPS buying cooperative) from Total Office Solution regarding printers and copiers for Brewster County2025-163: Pooled Copier Analysis2025-166: 2025 Printer Replacement AnalysisItem-42: Discuss and take action to approve the following Interlocal Agreements for 2025 Tax Collections:2025-142: City of Alpine2025-151: Alpine ISD2025-152: Marathon ISD2025-153: Terlingua CSD2025-154: San Vicente ISD2025-155: Big Bend Regional Hospital DistrictItem-49: Road & Bridge Department2024-643: Superintendent's Report2024-644: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-52: Emergency Management Department2024-645: General Report - Emergency Management CoordinatorItem-54: Treasurer's Office2024-646: Financial Reports / Updates2024-647: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policies2025-162: Discuss and take action to approve updated Brewster County Employee Policies & ManualItem-58: Brewster County Comptroller2024-648: General Bills / Discussion and appropriate action regarding to2024-649: Budget Amendments2024-650: Line-Item Adjustments2024-651: Financial Reports / Updates2025-171: Check Report2025-172: Expense Approval Report2025-173: Vendor History Report2024-652: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-67: Brewster County Tourism2024-653: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2025-157: Discuss and take action to approve updated By-Laws for Brewster County Tourism Council2025-158: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve BCTC contract for Drink, Tea, Travel social media influencers on Basin closure subject2025-159: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for Blues on the Green concert sponsorship in AustinItem-72: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessary2025-140: The Brewster County Commissioners Court will recess into a Closed Meeting referencing Section 551.072 of the Government Code which states "A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real propeItem-74: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding real estate matters discussed in Closed Session related to the construction of a Visitor's Center in Marathon, TexasItem-75: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on May 27, 2025 at 9:30 A.M.Item-76: Adjourn
2025-04-22 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - April 22, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2024-630: Commissioners Court Meeting of April 8, 2025Item-6: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-7: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-8: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-9: County Judge Report - discussion and possible action2025-126: Discuss and take action to ratify agreement with Texas Disposal System to place a dumpster at the Red Pattillo Community Center, Terlingua, TexasItem-11: Brewster County Project ListItem-12: Presentation from Texas Parks & Wildlife regarding bears in Brewster County - Discussion only; no action requested;Item-13: Kayse Muratori, 9-1-1 GIS Coordinator:2025-132: Review, discuss and take appropriate action on adding the following Big Bend National Park (BBNP) roadway to the Master Street Addressing Guide (MSAG) database:1. WOOLY DEVIL COURT located off NOLINA DRIVE2025-134: Review, discuss and take appropriate action on the following BBNP roadway name in the MSAG database:1. TECOLATE DRIVE; change to TECOLOTE DRIVE2025-135: Review, discuss and take appropriate action on the following Sul Ross State University (SRSU) roadway name in the MSAG database:1. LOBO TRAIL; located off RIO LOBO DRIVE on main campus; Revert back to original name "MOUNTAINSIDE DRIVE"2. RANCHO DEL LOBO D2025-136: Program Updates; Discussion onlyItem-18: Review, discuss and take action to approve Service Agreement Between OAG SAVNS Grantees and SylogistGov, Inc2025-131: Service AgreementItem-20: Review, discuss, and take action to adopt a resolution designating authorized representatives in relation to the County's 2025 TXCDBG Application2025-130: ResolutionItem-22: Road & Bridge Department2024-631: Superintendent's Report2024-632: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-25: Emergency Management Department2024-633: General Report - Emergency Management CoordinatorItem-27: Treasurer's Office2024-634: Financial Reports / Updates2024-635: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-30: Brewster County Comptroller2024-636: General Bills / Discussion and appropriate action regarding to2024-637: Budget Amendments2024-638: Line-Item Adjustments2025-128: Discuss and take action to approve a line item adjustment of $50,000 for continued support of Audit Task Force2025-137: Discuss and take action to approve a line item adjustment in the amount of $2250 for Tri-County Juvenile Probation2024-639: Financial Reports / Updates2024-640: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-38: Brewster County Tourism2024-641: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2025-127: Discuss and take action on $26,054 funding request by the Museum of the Big Bend related to a match funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities.  The purpose of the funding will be to remodel a portion of the Museum of the Big Bend to display a2025-129: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for Houstonia MagazineItem-42: Court to recess to take a tour of the new Marathon Library - discussion only, no actionItem-43: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-44: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on May 13, 2025, at 9:30 A.M.Item-45: Adjourn
2025-04-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - April 08, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutesItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance2025-99: Commissioners Court Meeting of March 25, 2025Item-6: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-7: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-8: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-9: County Judge Report2025-120: Discuss and take action to approve a $2,500 donation from Judge Val Beard for the dedicated purpose of constructing a new gazebo for the Brewster County courthouse lawnItem-11: Brewster County Project List2025-124: Project List as of April 8, 20252025-117: Discuss and take action to increase purchase order approved on 3/25/25 in the amount of $13,201.20 to $13,860 to Stockton Glass & Mirror for the replacement of windows in the Red Pattillo Center2025-119: Discuss and take action to approve $2,082.08 for CyberSecurity related activities - network monitoring and hardware purchases. Funds to be allocated from line 23 of the project list2025-122: Discuss and take action to approve up to $3,000 for the purchase of new, updated network switches.  Funds to be allocated from line 23 of the project list.Item-16: Discuss and take action to approve resolution authorizing Brewster County to engage the services of the Public Power Pool to negotiate electrical power rates on behalf of the county2025-123: Public Power Pool PresentationItem-18: Discuss and take possible action to authorize the County Treasurer to renew county's bank depository accounts for until June 30, 2027Item-19: Discuss and take action regarding 2025 Brewster County Property Valuations for insurance purposes2025-116: 2025 Property Insurance ValuationsItem-21: Review and take action to approve a resolution to support rural EMS funding by the State of Texas2025-112: ResolutionItem-23: Discuss and take action to approve lease agreement for a replacement copier (new) for Brewster County Sheriff's Office2025-111: Copier Lease Agreement for BC Sheriff's OfficeItem-25: Road & Bridge Department2025-100: Superintendent's Report2025-101: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-28: Emergency Management Department2025-102: General Report - Emergency Management Coordinator2025-125: Discuss and take possible action to renew or modify Brewster County Burn BanItem-31: Treasurer's Office2025-103: Financial Reports / Updates2025-104: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-34: Brewster County Comptroller2025-105: General Bills / Discussion and appropriate action regarding to2025-106: Budget Amendments2025-107: Line-Item Adjustments2025-108: Financial Reports / Updates2025-109: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policies2025-118: Discuss and take necessary action regarding Tyler accounting conversion processItem-41: Brewster County Tourism2025-110: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2025-114: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for Texas HighwaysItem-44: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-45: Schedule next Special Commissioners Court Meeting on April 22, 2025, at 9:30 A.M.Item-46: Adjourn
2025-03-25 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - March 25, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2024-618: Commissioners Court Meeting of March 11, 2025Item-6: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-7: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-8: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-9: County Judge Report - for informational purposes onlyItem-10: Brewster County Project List2025-97: Project Allocation Tracker Report2025-95: Discuss and take action to consider tree trimming and removal at Marathon Post Park in the amount of $40,4002025-96: Discuss and take action to approve up to $25,000 for the replacement of windows in the Red Patillo Community Center - Study ButteItem-14: Review, discuss and take possible action regarding comments by DJ Hensley regarding Marathon topicsItem-15: Discuss and take action to approve an Interlocal Agreement between Brewster, Jeff Davis, Culberson, Hudspeth and Presidio counties related to the funding and management of an administrative position for the 394th District Court2025-93: Proposed Interlocal Agreement - Counties of Brewster, Jeff Davis, Culberson, Hudspeth and Presidion - 394th District CourtItem-17: Discuss and take action to approve a line item adjustment in the 83rd District Attorney's budget for $35,000. The $35,000 will be paid to Lynch, Chappell & Alsup for legal fees of 83rd District Attorney Ori White from unexpended 2024 Budgeted Funds; FinaItem-18: Review, discuss and take appropriate action on approving the following Grant Application Resolutions:2025-88: MultiJurisdictional FY 20262025-89: Stonegarden FY 20242025-90: Body Camera FY 20262025-91: Operation Lone Star FY 2026Item-23: Road & Bridge Department2024-619: Superintendent's Report2024-620: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-26: Emergency Management Department2024-621: General Report - Emergency Management CoordinatorItem-28: Treasurer's Office2024-622: Financial Reports / Updates2024-623: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-31: Brewster County Comptroller2024-624: General Bills / Discussion and appropriate action regarding to2024-625: Budget Amendments2025-98: Discuss and take action regarding budget amendment for a $39,650.64 invoice from Shane O'Neal, Attorney for 394th District Court2024-626: Line-Item Adjustments2024-627: Financial Reports / Updates2024-628: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-38: Brewster County Tourism2024-629: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2025-92: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for GoTexan2025-94: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for Herrman GlobalItem-42: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-43: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on April 08, 2025, at 9:30 A.M.Item-44: Adjourn
2025-03-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Brewster County Commissioners Court - March 11, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Review, discuss and take necessary action to approve previous meeting minutes2024-606: Commissioners Court Meeting of February 25, 2025Item-6: Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling 432-244-6663Item-7: Report from City of Alpine representative; discussion only, no action requiredItem-8: Recognition & AnnouncementsItem-9: County Judge Report - for informational purposes onlyItem-10: Brewster County Project ListItem-11: Review and take possible action regarding Brewster County's Tax Collection Law FirmItem-12: Discuss and take action regarding Preliminary Plat Application for Ranches at Well Creek subdivision - Lajitas, Texas2025-75: Plat Application2025-76: Proposed PlatItem-15: Discuss and take possible action to fund $12,071.13 for Brewster County's share of the cost of a second assistant in the 394th District Court2025-86: Payroll Calculation for 2nd Assistant in 394th District CourtItem-17: Discuss and take action regarding annual dump day projects for Terlingua and Marathon2025-77: Grant approval letterItem-19: Discuss and take action regarding autopsy's and cremation contracts between Brewster County and Alpine Memorial Funeral HomeItem-20: Kayse Muratori, 9-1-1 GIS Coordinator:2025-80: Review, discuss and take appropriate action on adding the followingroadways to the MSAG database:2025-81: "ELK LOOP" Located off State Highway 1182025-82: "DESKO DRIVE" Located off US Highway 902025-83: Program Updates/ Discussion onlyItem-25: Review, discuss and take possible action on Brewster County Dark Sky Week Proclamation2025-87: Brewster County Dark Sky Week ProclamationItem-27: Elections Department2025-73: Review, discuss and take appropriate action on approval of Election Agreement between the City of Alpine and Brewster County Election Administrator for Limited Services of the May 3, 2025 General ElectionItem-29: Road & Bridge Department2024-607: Superintendent's Report2024-608: Review, discuss and take appropriate action for general work/ permits/ contract of Road & Bridge DepartmentItem-32: Emergency Management Department2024-609: General Report - Emergency Management CoordinatorItem-34: Treasurer's Office2024-610: Financial Reports / Updates2024-611: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-37: Brewster County Comptroller2024-612: General Bills / Discussion and appropriate action regarding to2024-613: Budget Amendments2024-614: Line-Item Adjustments2024-615: Financial Reports / Updates2024-616: Discussion, review, and appropriate action related to financial administration and policiesItem-43: Brewster County Tourism2024-617: Report from Robert Alvarez, Executive Director:General update, travel shows, marketing, finances, visitation status, project reports and issues2025-74: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for Vector Media Holding Corp2025-79: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for 2025 Viva Big Bend2025-84: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for Bird Watcher's Digest2025-85: Review, discuss and take appropriate action to approve contract for 2025 Airstream Life Insertion OrderItem-49: Closed meeting of Commissioners Court, if necessaryItem-50: Schedule next Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on March 25, 2025, at 9:30 A.M.Item-51: Adjourn