ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
August 10, 2026
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
August 10, 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.
| Tracy Barrera: County Auditor: Robert Carter: Leal & Carter, P.C: |
Presentation of the Atascosa County 2024 Audit Report by Robert Carter with Leal and Carter, P.C. Consider taking action to accept the 2024 Audit Report and enter into the county minutes. |
5.
| Audrey Louis: District Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | David Martin | |
| Position: | Asst. District Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | $400.00 per month longevity pay | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 047-400-405 | |
| Start Date: | August 10, 2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
6.
| Judge Leal: JP 3: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee | Monica Flores | |
| Position: | Deputy Clerk (Transfer existing employee from JP1 to JP3) | |
| Pay Rate: | $23.65/hourly ($23.6538/hourly FI Rate) | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-430-402 | |
| Start Date: | August 10, 2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
7.
| Courtney Grier: EMS: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Steven Riojas | |
| Position: | PRN EMT to Entry EMT | |
| Pay Rate: | $17.50 hourly plus $120.00/month Uniform Allowance | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 041-400-430 / 041-400-489 | |
| Start Date: | August 11,2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee: | Christopher Lewis | |
| Position: | Entry Paramedic to PRN Paramedic | |
| Pay Rate: | $22.00 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 041-400-518 | |
| Start Date: | August 11,2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
8.
| Sarah Rihn: Animal Control: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Raymond Cotton | |
| Position: | FT Kennel Tech | |
| Pay Rate: | $19.00 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-477-406 | |
| Start Date: | August 10,2026 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending | |
| New Employee: | Shellbie Conyers | |
| Position: | Kennel Tech | |
| Pay Rate: | FT $19.00 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-477-406 | |
| Start Date: | August 10,2026 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
9.
| Tim Gutierrez: Detention Superintendent: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Brandon Carroll | |
| Position: | Corporal | |
| Pay Rate: | $24.40 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-403 | |
| Start Date: | August 10,2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee: | Miranda Garza | |
| Position: | Corporal | |
| Pay Rate: | $24.40 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-403 | |
| Start Date: | August 10,2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| New Employee: | Ashley Delarosa | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer (II) | |
| Pay Rate: | $22.03 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-562 | |
| Start Date: | August 24,2026 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
| New Employee: | Javier Morales | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer (II) | |
| Pay Rate: | $22.03 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-562 | |
| Start Date: | August 24,2026 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
| New Employee: | Antonio Batson | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer (II) | |
| Pay Rate: | $22.03 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 139-400-403 | |
| Start Date: | August 24,2026 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
| New Employee: | Ethan Garcia | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer (III) | |
| Pay Rate: | $21.11 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-562 | |
| Start Date: | August 24,2026 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
| New Employee: | Amanda Quintero | |
| Position: | Part-Time Control Technician | |
| Pay Rate: | $12.00 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-406 | |
| Start Date: | August 24,2026 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
10.
| Sheriff Guerra: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Chase Squires | |
| Position: | Deputy Sheriff | |
| Pay Rate: | $23.44 Hourly, 86 Hours Fluctuating, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, 90-Day County Probation, 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | August 10,2026 9:00 a.m | |
| Physical: | complete | |
| Drug Test: | complete | |
| New Employee: | Javier Torres-Martine | |
| Position: | Deputy Sheriff | |
| Pay Rate: | $27.70 Hourly, 86 Hours Fluctuating, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, Incentive Pay, 90-Day County Probation, 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-110-410 | |
| Start Date: | August 10,2026 9 a.m | |
| Physical: | complete | |
| Drug Test: | complete |
| New Employee: | Ashlee Martinez | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | $23.44 Hourly, 86 Hours Fluctuating, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, 90-Day County Probation, 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | August 9, 2026 9:00 a.m. | |
| Physical: | complete | |
| Drug Test: | complete |
| New Employee: | Laura Stafford | |
| Position: | Jail Nurse | |
| Pay Rate: | Tire 1: $29.81 Hourly: $200.00 Mo. Uniform :90-Day County Probation:1-Year Agency Probation. | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-427 | |
| Start Date: | August 10, 2026 | |
| Physical: | complete | |
| Drug Test: | complete |
| Existing Employee: | Ronald Sanchez Jr. | |
| Position: | Bailiff | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 1: $28.08 Hourly, 40 Hours, $200.00 Mo. Uniform | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 059-400-401 | |
| Start Date: | August 15,2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Emilio Rodriguez | |
| Position: | Corporal Correctiions Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 1: $25.73 Hourly, 86 Hours Fluctuating, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | August 10,2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Jared Fuentes | |
| Position: | Corporal Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 1: $25.73 Hourly,86 Hours fluctuating, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | August 10, 2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
11.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
A. Conduct a public hearing concerning the Replat of Lot 13 in the Terrell Hills Subdivision Unit 2 on Jean Rd. in Precinct 1. 1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public B. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Final Plat for the Replat of Lot 13 in the Terrell Hills Subdivision Unit 2 on Jean Rd. in Precinct 1. |
12.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
A. Conduct a public hearing concerning the Replat of Lot 5 in the Peach Tree Estates Subdivision on Amber Ln in Precinct 2. 1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing B. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Replat of Lot 5 in the Peach Tree Estates Subdivision on Amber Ln in Precinct 2. |
13.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the following Road Bore Permits for Spectrum Gulf LLC in Precinct 2: - Dove Mill Dr. Crossing #1, Crossing #2 - Blue Quail Dr. Crossing #1, Crossing #2, Crossing #3 |
14.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the following Right-of-Way Permits for Spectrum Gulf LLC in Precinct 2: - Blue Quail Dr. - Covey Dr. - Dove Mill Dr. - Molly Dr. - Mourning Dove Dr. - Rock Dove Dr. - Terry Ln. - Woodland Hills Rd. |
15.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the following Right-of-Way Permit for CPS Energy in Precinct 2: - Falling Leaf Dr. - S. View Dr. - Long Meadow Dr. |
16.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for the Garcia Family on Granato Rd in Precinct 3. |
17.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action for approval or denial of a driveway permit for EOG Resources on CR. 414 in Pct 4. |
18.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action for approval or denial of a Right-Of-Way permit for EOG Resources on CR. 413 in Pct. 4. |
19.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the resolution accepting the public dedication of Settlers Crossing to present to TxDOT. |
20.
| Judge Cude: Curtis Vickers: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the County Infrastructure Project Monthly Report. |
21.
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 and 551.074 to discuss personnel and other matters with the County Attorney’s office.
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.
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.
22.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning item(s) discussed in executive session. |
23.
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.
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.
24.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action to accept and/or approve any invoices and payroll. |
25.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action on reports submitted. |
26.
| COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT (No Action Can Be Taken). The next Commissioners Court is set for Monday, August 24, 2026. |
27.
| 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, August 5, 2026.
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_____________________________________Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator