ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
January 12, 2026
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
January 12, 2026
9 a.m.
If after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Commissioners Court should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Court is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., will be held by the Court. Purposes for a closed or executive meeting or session permitted by the Act include the following:
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551.071 551.072 551.073 551.074 551.076 551.0785 551.084 551.087 551.088 |
Consultation with Attorney. Deliberation regarding real property. Deliberation regarding prospective gifts. Personnel Matters. Deliberation regarding security devices or security audits. Deliberation involving medical or psychiatric records of individuals. Investigation; exclusion of witness from hearing. Deliberation regarding economic development negotiation. Deliberation regarding test item. |
AGENDA
1.
| Judge Cude: | Call to Order. |
2.
| Judge Cude: | Prayer; Pledge of Allegiance. |
3.
| Public Comments: |
4.
| Judge Cude: |
Take appropriate action to:
A. In accordance with Texas Local Government Code ยง 87.042, appoint Joseph B. Eustace, a suitable resident of Precinct 4, to fill the vacancy in the office of Atascosa County Commissioner, Precinct 4, to serve until the next general election. B. Administer and observe the oath of office and swearing-in of the appointed Atascosa County Commissioner, Precinct 4, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 87. C. Set the compensation for the Atascosa County Commissioner, Precinct 4, as follows:
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5.
| Audrey Louis: District Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Scott Simpson | |
| Position: | Asst. District Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | $121,000.00 annual salary | |
| Salary Budget Area: | $86,400 DA (047-400-438) and $34,600 SB22 (141-400-401) | |
| Start Date: | January 20, 2026 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending | |
6.
| Stephanie Brown: PDO: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Ryan Carlton | |
| Position: | Law School Intern - Temp/Seasonal | |
| Pay Rate: | $18.00 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | TIDC Grant - 3820.0476.4003 | |
| Start Date: | January 13, 2026 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A | |
7.
| Ronald Sanchez: Fire Marshal: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve to adopt an order restricting outdoor burning (burn ban), effective on January 12, 2026, for the period of 60 days (until March 13, 2026) and allow the Fire Marshal to end the Burn Ban without returning to Commissioner's Court for approval when the Fire Marshal determines that the circumstances present in the unincorporated areas of the County no longer create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning. |
8.
| Sheriff Guerra: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | George Lopez | |
| Position: | Lieutenant Bailiff | |
| Pay Rate: | $33.85 Hourly, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 059-400-401 | |
| Start Date: | January 18, 2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee: | Daniel Hernandez | |
| Position: | Sergeant Bailiff | |
| Pay Rate: | $29.33 Hourly, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 059-400-401 | |
| Start Date: | January 18, 2026 | |
| Physical | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
9.
| Tracy Barrera: County Auditor: |
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10.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Final Plat for the Little A Addition Subdivision on PR Little A Ln in Precinct 4. |
11.
| Justin Vasquez: I.T: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action considering quote from DroneSense for software for drone already in owned by the ACSO. Terms and conditions pending review by County Attorney and authorizing County Judge to sign electronically. |
12.
| Theresa Carrasco: County Clerk: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the Database Access Agreement between Atascosa County and Title Data, Inc., Halfile Systems Corp. and Texas File to move forward with the FPT site for Access to Database. This Master Database Access was previously approved in Commissioners' Court on November 10, 2025. This has been reviewed and approved by the Assistant County Attorney and I request permission for Judge Cude to sign the Agreement for all parties involved. |
13.
| Comm.Gillespie: Trey Porter: Maintenance Director |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to form a committee of five (5) to review and define the duties of the Atascosa County Maintenance Department and to establish those duties countywide across all offices and departments. It is recommended that the committee consist of the following members: Maintenance Director Trey Porter, Commissioner Mark Gillespie, County Auditor Tracy Barrera, Constable Mark Medina, and one additional member to be appointed by the Commissioners Court. |
14.
| Curtis Vickers: County Judge: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the County Infrastructure Project Monthly Report. |
15.
| Curtis Vickers: County Judge: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to discuss the Tax Office construction project status and consider approval of change orders No. 2 and No. 3. |
16.
| Molly Solis: County Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to request a quitclaim deed from the Governor in accordance with Section 202.025(5) of the Texas Transportation Code for the property located in Precinct 1 at or near State Highway No. 97 at East Trail near Pleasanton, Atascosa County, Texas, SH 97 Tract 2, TxDOT Project No. 24-3437, D15-007-586, and authorize Commissioner Pct. 1 Mark Gillespie to send a letter making this request and to execute the deed on behalf of Atascosa County. |
17.
| Molly Solis: County Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Albert F. Garza (ACSO Administrative Sgt.) (County Attorney's Office from the Sheriff's Office) | |
| New Position: | Chief Investigator County Attorney's Office | |
| Pay Rate: | $80,000.00 annual salary | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-404-404 County funded base salary of $68,800.00 plus 142-300-306 SB 22 Grant Funding $11,200.00 | |
| Start Date: | January 17,2026 | |
| Physical: | NA | |
| Drug Test: | NA | |
18.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Regular Session of Atascosa County Commissioners Court will now recess in order to convene in Executive Session according to Texas Government Code 551.071 consultation with attorney.
A. Discuss/Consider status of Tax Office Construction Project and proposed Change Order No. 2 and No. 3.
A. Discuss/Consider status of Tax Office Construction Project and proposed Change Order No. 2 and No. 3.
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OPEN SESSION
20.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning item(s) discussed in executive session. A. Discuss/Consider status of Tax Office Construction Project and approval of proposed Change Order No. 2 and/or No. 3. |
21.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action to accept and/or approve any invoices and payroll. |
22.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action on reports submitted. |
23.
| COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT (No Action Can Be Taken). The next Commissioners Court is set for Monday, January 26, 2026. |
24.
| Judge Cude: | Adjourn. |
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____________________________________Weldon P. Cude, Atascosa County Judge
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that this notice was posted by 9:00a.m., on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator