ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
February 9, 2026
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
February 9, 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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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: Safer Path Family Violence Shelter: Andrea Rathmell: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to consider and approve a proclamation declaring February 2026 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in Atascosa County. |
5.
| Audrey Louis: District Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action: Approve the Resolution of the Governing Body for the Operation Lone Star-Medical Examiner's Office FY27 Grant application |
6.
| Audrey Louis: District Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Catherine Schneider | |
| Position: | Asst. District Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | Longevity pay increase to $220.00 per month | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 2026-154-400-405 | |
| Start Date: | March 1, 2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee: | Ryan Wright | |
| Position: | Asst. District Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | Longevity pay increase to $300.00 per month | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 2026-047-400-405 | |
| Start Date: | February 9, 2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | John William Richmond | |
| Position: | Asst. District Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | Longevity pay increase to $220.00 per month | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 2026-047-400-405 | |
| Start Date: | February 9, 2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Erika Price | |
| Position: | Asst. District Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | Longevity pay increase to $240.00 per month | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 2026-047-400-405 | |
| Start Date: | March 1, 2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
7.
| Wayne Vaughn: Justice of the Peace Pct. 2: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Araceli Uriostegui | |
| Position: | Justice Court Clerk | |
| Pay Rate: | $21.83 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-428-403 | |
| Start Date: | February 9, 2026 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A | |
| Existing Employee: | Melissa Casias | |
| Position: | Justice Court Clerk | |
| Pay Rate: | $20.87 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-428-402 | |
| Start Date: | February 9, 2026 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A |
8.
| Ronald Sanchez: Fire Marshal: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action on the updated Interlocal Agreement between Atascosa County and the City of Pleasanton for Fire Protection and First Responder Services. |
9.
| Ronald Sanchez: Fire Marshal: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approving the FY 2026-2027 Fire Service Contract for Ata-Bexar VFD, Blackhill VFD, Campbellton "Paisano" VFD, Charlotte VFD, Christine VFD, Jourdanton VFD, Leming VFD, Poteet VFD, Rossville VFD, City of Pleasanton FD, and direct Judge to sign. See attached. |
10.
| Constable Salazar: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the 2025 Racial Profiling Report. |
11.
| Constable Thompson: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action on the Racial Profiling Report for Pct. 3. |
12.
| Tim Gutierrez: Juvenile Superintendent: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Jeremy Alexander Rosales | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer III | |
| Pay Rate: | $21.11 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-562 | |
| Start Date: | February 17, 2026 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending | |
| New Employee: | Macedonio Valdemar Martinez | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer II | |
| Pay Rate: | $22.03 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-562 | |
| Start Date: | February 17, 2026 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
| New Employee: | Meagan Marie Diamond | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer III | |
| Pay Rate: | $21.11 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-562 | |
| Start Date: | February 17,2026 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
| Existing Employee: | Keianna Flores | |
| Position: | Corporal | |
| Pay Rate: | $24.40 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-403 | |
| Start Date: | February 09, 2026 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A |
| Existing Employee: | Olivia Garza | |
| Position: | Move from PT Control Technician -Juvenile Supervision Officer III | |
| Pay Rate: | $21.11 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-562 | |
| Start Date: | February 17,2026 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A |
13.
| Sheriff Guerra: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Gianna Navarro | |
| Position: | Receptionist | |
| Pay Rate: | $21.92 Hourly, 90-Day County Probation, 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-440-405 | |
| Start Date: | February 9, 2026 9 a.m. | |
| Physical: | complete | |
| Drug Test: | complete | |
| New Employee: | Ronald Sanchez Jr. | |
| Position: | Bailiff | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 2, $27.12 hourly, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB 22 Eligible, 90-day county probation, 1-year agency probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 059-400-401 | |
| Start Date: | February 16, 2026 | |
| Physical: | Complete | |
| Drug Test: | Complete |
| Existing Employee: | Diego Valdez | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 2: $24.36 Hourly, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, Continue 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | February 15, 2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Nayeli Perez | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 2: $24.36 Hourly, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, Continue 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | February 15, 2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
14.
| Sheriff Guerra: Judge Cude: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve participation in the Rural Sheriff's Office Salary Assistance Program pursuant to Senate Bill 22, accept grant funds from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, and authorize the County Judge to execute all necessary grant agreements and related documents on behalf of Atascosa County, in coordination with the Atascosa County Sheriff and set the budget accordingly:
Atascosa County Sheriff's Office SB22 Grant Award $350,000.00
2026 140-400-401 Salary, Grant $178,200.00 2026 140-400-491 Retirement $15,655.00 2026 140-400-493 Social Security $13,338.00 2026 140-400-502 Processing Fee $400.00 2026 140-400-625 Misc Equipment $11,310.00 2026 140-400-707 Capital Outlay-Vehicles $58,000.00 2026 140-400-708 Capital Outlay -Equipment $73,097.00 2026 140-999-999 Total Expenditures $350,000.00 |
15.
| Justin Vasquez: I.T: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning accepting quote and approving an agreement from Axon for body cameras for all four Constables in the amount of $6,342.08 per year for up to five years and authorize the County Judge to execute the agreement. |
16.
| Justin Vasquez: I.T: |
A. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning quote/invoice from Alliance for Community Solutions (ACS) for cameras and door controls for the new Sheriff's Office addition, as well as some other outstanding projects in the amount of $30,711.26, with 50% of the amount being paid up front, 25% at delivery of equipment and 25% at completion pending County Attorney review and authorizing County Judge to sign. |
17.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee | Victoria Davis | |
| Position: | On-Site Sewage Facility - Designated Representative | |
| Pay Rate: | $27.1153 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-472-406 | |
| Start Date: | February 9, 2026 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A | |
18.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the updated Subdivision Fee Schedule adding the notification fees for subdivision replats. |
19.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Right-of-Way permits for Lowry Electrical boxes to be placed in the right-of-way of the following roads: - Old Pleasanton Rd in Precinct 1 - Blue Quail Rd - Precinct 2 - Dove Mill Rd - Precinct 2 |
20.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for Jose Luis Tijerina on Granato Rd in Precinct 3. |
21.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for Bueno Tierra, LP on County Road 328 and County Road 329 in Precinct 3. |
22.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Road Bore Permit for John Blalock on County Road 329 in Precinct 4. |
23.
| Theresa Carrasco: County Clerk: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the Database Access Agreement between Atascosa County and Courthouse Direct (Enverus) to move forward with the FPT site for Access to Database and request permission for Judge Cude to sign the Agreement. |
24.
| Tracy Barrera: County Auditor: Molly Solis: County Attorney: Sheriff Guerra: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to transfer the Digital Criminal Evidence Lab oversight and budget line item 012-440-758 MOBILE FORENSIC EXPENSE in the amount of $35,000.00 from the Sheriff's Office to the County Attorney's Office 012-404-758 MOBILE FORENSIC EXPENSE, effective immediately. |
25.
| Molly Solis: County Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve participation in the Rural Prosecution County Attorney's Office Salary Assistance Program pursuant to Senate Bill 22, accept grant funds from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, and authorize the County Attorney and County Judge to execute all necessary grant agreements and related documents on behalf of Atascosa County, in coordination with the Atascosa County Attorney and set the budget accordingly: Atascosa County Attorney's SB22 Grant Award $175,000.00 2026 142-400-401 Salary, Grant $145,000.00 2026 142-400-406 Salary, Grant Part-Time $5,000.00 2026 142-400-491 Retirement $13,475.00 2026 142-400-493 Social Security $11,525.00 2026 142-999-999 Total Expenditures $175,000.00 |
26.
| Molly Solis: County Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to authorize and direct the Rural Development Office and the County Attorney's Office to draft a real estate purchase agreement in the amount of $3,979.20 for the purchase of a 0.08-acre property owned by Ruben and Maria Huron, located at 185 River Oaks Drive, Poteet, Texas 78065; authorize the engagement of a title insurance company to process the transaction; and authorize the conveyance of the property to Atascosa County in accordance with the River Oaks Drive Flood Mitigation Project, GLO Contract No. 24-065-123-E965. |
27.
| Judge Cude: Workforce Solutions Alamo: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding and Work Experience/Subsidized Employment Agreement between Atascosa County and Workforce Solutions Alamo. |
28.
| Judge Cude: Curtis Vickers: |
Discuss and/or consider the County Infrastructure Project Monthly Report. |
29.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning Judges, Commissioners, and Other County Elected Officials' training Course certifications, record any hours and certificates into Commissioners Court minutes and other documents not related to Education that need to be filed in the court records. Justice of the Peace Pct. 1, Felix Herrera III has completed 20 hours of continuing education at the Justice of the Peace seminar in Corpus Christi, TX. |
30.
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 County Attorney's office.
1. Update on Pending Litigation Matters.
2. Discuss Tax Office Construction Project and Change Orders.
1. Update on Pending Litigation Matters.
2. Discuss Tax Office Construction Project and Change Orders.
31.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action to accept and/or approve any invoices and payroll. |
32.
OPEN SESSION
33.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning item(s) discussed in executive session. 1. Tax Office Project Change Orders. 2. Update on Pending Litigation Matters. |
34.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action on reports submitted. |
35.
| COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT (No Action Can Be Taken). The next Commissioners Court is set for Monday, February 23, 2026. |
36.
| 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, February 4, 2026.
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Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator