ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
July 27, 2026
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
July 27, 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
AMENDED AGENDA
AMENDED AGENDA
1.
| Judge Cude: | Call to Order. |
2.
| Judge Cude: | Prayer; Pledge of Allegiance. |
3.
| Public Comments: |
4.
| Audrey Louis: District Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | David Martin | |
| Position: | Assistant District Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | $125,000.00 yearly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 432-141-401 $99,400.00 SB22 $25,600.00 |
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| Start Date: | August 3, 2026 | |
| Physical: | pending | |
| Drug Test: | pending | |
5.
| Stephanie Esparza: PDO: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Carrie Ellison | |
| Position: | Assistant Chief Public Defender | |
| Pay Rate: | $115,000.00 annual salary | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-488-403 | |
| Start Date: | July 27,2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee: | David Cuellar | |
| Position: | Assistant Public Defender | |
| Pay Rate: | $88,000.00 annual salary | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-488-403 | |
| Start Date: | July 27,2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee: | Austin Lowe | |
| Position: | Assistant Public Defender | |
| Pay Rate: | $100,000.00 annual salary | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-488-403 | |
| Start Date: | July 27,2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Ryan Andy Carlton | |
| Position: | Assistant Public Defender | |
| Pay Rate: | $78,000.00 annual salary | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-488-403 | |
| Start Date: | August 10,2026 | |
| Physical: | pending | |
| Drug Test: | pending |
6.
| Judge Vaughn: J.P 2: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the hotel and conference expenses for the Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Judge and Clerks to attend the 2026 County Technology Conference hosted by the Texas Association of Counties. The payment, totaling $2,701.03, would be made from the Justice Court Technology Fund 010-400-684. |
7.
| Judge Rusty Prasifka: J.P 4: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee | Jaylyn Olivarri | |
| Position: | Deputy Clerk | |
| Pay Rate: | $23.65/ hour (FI Rate $23.6538/hour) | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-432-402 | |
| Start Date: | July 27, 2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee | Mercedes Arredondo-Garcia | |
| Position: | Clerk 2 | |
| Pay Rate: | $21.83/ hour (FI Rate $21.8269/hour) | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-432-403 | |
| Start Date: | July 27, 2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
8.
| Ronald Sanchez: Fire Marshal: |
Discuss and/or consider approval of a resolution adopting the 2024 International Fire Code and the 2024 International Building Code with amendments as presented by the Fire Marshal, upon final review and approval by the Court Attorney. |
9.
| Sarah Rihn: Aminal Control: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee | Mallory Goller | |
| Position: | Assistant Vet Tech. | |
| Pay Rate: | $21.00 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-477-404 | |
| Start Date: | July 27,2026 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A | |
10.
| Sheriff Guerra: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Clarissa Mendez | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier1: $25.27 hourly, 86 hours fluctuating, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, Continue 1-year Agency Probation. | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | August 2, 2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
11.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Right-of-Way Permit for A2 Plumbing on Fred Harris Dr. in Precinct 1. |
12.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Right-of-Way permit for Spectrum Gulf LLC on Bruce Rd in Precinct 1. |
13.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Road Bore Permit for McCoy Water Supply Corporation on Fuller Rd in Precinct 1. |
14.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Final Plat for the Mobile Home Alley Estates Subdivision on Mobile Home Alley in Precinct 2. |
15.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for Picosa Land LLC on Sand Branch Rd in Precinct 3. |
16.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for Christopher & Krystal Starowitz on County Road 307 in Precinct 3. |
17.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Temporary Water Line Permit for Dos Oilfield Services on County Road 419 in Precinct 4. |
18.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Temporary Water Line Permit for Commodore Midstream Partners II, LLC on County Road 407 in Precinct 4. |
19.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of three (3) Commercial Driveway Permits for Trailblazer Energy on County Road 419 in Precinct 4. |
20.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of four (4) Road Bore Permits for Trailblazer Energy on County Road 419 in Precinct 4. |
21.
| Theresa Carrasco: County Clerk: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Elza R. Castillo | |
| Position: | Deputy County Clerk | |
| Pay Rate: | $42,000.00 yearly (FI Rate $20.1923) | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-408-402 | |
| Start Date: | July 27, 2026 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending | |
| New Employee: | Kylie Brooke Bosquez | |
| Position: | Deputy County Clerk | |
| Pay Rate: | $42,000.00 yearly (FI Rate $20.1923) | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-408-402 | |
| Start Date: | July 27, 2026 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
| New Employee: | Sammantha Deeann Munoz | |
| Position: | Deputy County Clerk | |
| Pay Rate: | $42,000.00 yearly (FI Rate $20.1923) | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-408-402 | |
| Start Date: | July 27, 2026 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
| New Employee: | Tessa Emili Jimenez | |
| Position: | P/T Deputy County Clerk | |
| Pay Rate: | $15.00 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-408-403 | |
| Start Date: | July 27, 2026 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
22.
| Justin Vasquez: I.T: Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning accepting a proposal from GovPilot to start building an electronic permitting platform for the Rural Development department. Implementation and onboarding one-time fee to be paid this year is $4,000.00. Go live, and annual maintenance will start in January 2027 pending County Attorney review and authorizing County Judge to sign and execute. |
23.
| Tracy Barrera: County Auditor: |
Present the Atascosa County 2024 Audit Report. Take action to accept the Atascosa County 2024 Audit Report and enter into the minutes. |
24.
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, 551.072 Deliberation regarding Real Property and 551.074 to discuss Personnel Matters.
A. Discuss the purchase and/or sale of Real Property, or legal matters related to real property.
B. Discuss and Update on pending litigation matters.
C. Discuss and consider personnel matters regarding Animal Control personnel.
A. Discuss the purchase and/or sale of Real Property, or legal matters related to real property.
B. Discuss and Update on pending litigation matters.
C. Discuss and consider personnel matters regarding Animal Control personnel.
25.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning item(s) discussed in executive session. |
26.
OPEN SESSION
A. Discuss the purchase and/or sale of Real Property, or legal matters related to real property.
B. Discuss and Update on pending litigation matters.
C. Discuss and consider personnel matters regarding Animal Control personnel.
B. Discuss and Update on pending litigation matters.
C. Discuss and consider personnel matters regarding Animal Control personnel.
27.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action to accept and/or approve any invoices and payroll. |
28.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action on reports submitted. |
29.
| COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT (No Action Can Be Taken). The next Commissioners Court is set for Monday, August 10, 2026 |
30.
| 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, July 22, 2026.
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_____________________________________Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator