Agenda for Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

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ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
October 13, 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:

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

Judge Cude:

Call to Order.

Judge Cude:

Prayer; Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comments:

This is the opportunity for citizens and guests to address the Commissioners' Court on any issue or any item of the agenda, in compliance with Tex. Gov't Code § 551.007. Commissioners' Court may not discuss any presented issue, nor may any action be taken on any issue at this time. Comments to be heard are limited to five (5) minutes each. (Attorney General Opinion – JC-0169) (Comments made during this time shall follow the Commissioners' Court Rules of Procedure and Decorum) The Commissioners' Court may not deliberate on any item that is not on the agenda. For such an item, the Commissioners' Court may: (1) make a statement of fact regarding the item; (2) make a statement concerning the policy regarding the item; or (3) propose that the item be placed on a future agenda. Tex. Gov't Code § 551.042.

Stephanie Esparza: PDO:	Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel:
	Existing Employee:	Ryan Andy Carlton
	Position:	Assistant Public Defender
	Pay Rate:	$88,000.00 yearly
	Salary Budget Area:	1000-0476-4001
	Start Date:	October 13, 2026
	Physical:	n/a
	Drug Test:	n/a

Sheriff Guerra:	Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel:
	Existing Employee:	Rebecca Castillo
	Position:	Jail Corporal
	Pay Rate:	Tier 1: $25.7326 Hourly, 86 Hours Fluctuating, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible
	Salary Budget Area:	1000-0512-4001
	Start Date:	October 25,2026
	Physical:	n/a
	Drug Test:	n/a

	Existing Employee:	Brandon Gonzales
	Position:	Jail Sergeant
	Pay Rate:	Tier 1: 27.6556 Hourly, 86 Hours Fluctuating, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible
	Salary Budget Area:	1000-0512-4001
	Start Date:	October 25,2026
	Physical:	n/a
	Drug Test:	n/a

	Existing Employee:	Jussiah Lopez
	Position:	Jail Lieutenant
	Pay Rate:	Tier 1: $31.9230 Hourly, 80 Hours, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible
	Salary Budget Area:	1000-0512-4001
	Start Date:	October 25,2026
	Physical:	n/a
	Drug Test:	n/a

	Existing Employee:	Laura Stafford
	Position:	Jail Nurse
	Pay Rate:	Move to Tier 1: $29.80 Hourly, 40 hours, 200.00 Mo. Uniform, Continue 1-Year Agency Probation
	Salary Budget Area:	1000-0512-4001
	Start Date:	October 25,2026
	Physical:	n/a
	Drug Test:	n/a

	Existing Employee:	Javier Torres Martinez
	Position:	Patrol Deputy
	Pay Rate:	Move to Tier 1: $28.62 Hourly, 86 Hours Fluctuating, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, Continue 1-Year Agency Probation
	Salary Budget Area:	1000-0560-4001
	Start Date:	October 25,2026
	Physical:	n/a
	Drug Test:	n/a

	Existing Employee:	Mark Cerda
	Position:	Corrections Officer
	Pay Rate:	Move to Tier 1: $25.27 Hourly, 86 Hours Fluctuating, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, Continue 1-Year Agency Probation
	Salary Budget Area:	1000-0512-4001
	Start Date:	October 25,2026
	Physical:	n/a
	Drug Test:	n/a

	Existing Employee:	Christopher Keiser
	Position:	Corrections Officer
	Pay Rate:	Move to Tier 1: $25.27 Hourly, 86 Hours Fluctuating, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, Continue 1-Year Agency Probation
	Salary Budget Area:	1000-0512-4001
	Start Date:	October 25,2026
	Physical:	n/a
	Drug Test:	n/a

	Existing Employee:	Ashlee Martinez
	Position:	Corrections Officer
	Pay Rate:	Move to Tier 2: $24.36 Hourly, 86 Hours Fluctuating, 200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, Continue 1-Year Agency Probation
	Salary Budget Area:	1000-0512-4001
	Start Date:	October 25,2026
	Physical:	n/a
	Drug Test:	n/a

	Existing Employee:	Tyler Martinez
	Position:	Corrections Officer
	Pay Rate:	Move to Tier 2: $24.36 Hourly, 86 Hours Fluctuating, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, Continue 1-Year Agency Probation
	Salary Budget Area:	1000-0512-4001
	Start Date:	October 25,2026
	Physical:	n/a
	Drug Test:	n/a

	Existing Employee:	James Benavides
	Position:	Corrections Officer
	Pay Rate:	Move to Tier 2: $24.36 Hourly, 86 Hours Fluctuating, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, Continue 1-Year Agency Probation
	Salary Budget Area:	1000-0512-4001
	Start Date:	October 25,2026
	Physical:	n/a
	Drug Test:	n/a

	Existing Employee:	Chase Squires
	Position:	Corrections Officer
	Pay Rate:	Move to Tier 2: $24.36 Hourly, 86 Hours Fluctuating, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, Continue 1-Year Agency Probation
	Salary Budget Area:	1000-0512-4001
	Start Date:	October 25,2026
	Physical:	n/a
	Drug Test:	n/a

Sheriff Guerra:	Enter into the minutes the start date and salary:
	New Employee:	Jacob Morin
	Position:	Deputy Sheriff
	Pay Rate:	Tier 1: $28.62 Hourly, 86 Hours Fluctuating, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, Incentive Pay, 90-Day County Probation, 1-Year Agency Probation
	Salary Budget Area:	1000-0560-4001
	Start Date:	09/30/2026
	Physical:	complete
	Drug Test:	complete

Comm. Pawelek:	Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel:
	Existing Employee:	Ruben Martinez
	Position:	Road and Bridge
	Pay Rate:	$24.23 hourly
	Salary Budget Area:	2003.0613.4001
	Start Date:	October 13, 2026
	Physical:	n/a
	Drug Test:	n/a