ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
October 26, 2026
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
October 26, 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: | 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. |
4.
| Judge Dillingham: 81 st. District Judge: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the 81st Mental Health Court received a 2026-2027 Specialty Court Grant from the Office of the Governor in the amount of $307,346.08 for continuation of the mental health court program. |
5.
| Judge Dillingham: 81st District Judge: Tracy Barrera: County Auditor: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the 81st Mental Health Court service contract with Lifetime Recovery for inpatient treatment through September 30, 2027, with funding provided by the awarded grant. |
6.
| Judge Dillingham: 81st District Judge: Tracy Barrera: County Auditor: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action on the 81st Mental Health Court service contract with Camino Real for mental health services through September 30, 2027 with funding provided by the awarded grant. |
7.
| Judge Dillingham: 81st District Judge: Tracy Barrera: County Auditor: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the 81st Mental Health Court service contract with Dale Tessman and Harmony Ratterree for life coach services for Mental Health Court Participants through September 30, 2027 with funding provided by the awarded grant. |
8.
| Stephanie Esparza: PDO: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Lauren Fisher | |
| Position: | Assistant Chief Public Defender | |
| Pay Rate: | $115,000.00 annually | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 1000.0476.4001 | |
| Start Date: | October 26,2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee: | James Anders | |
| Position: | Assistant Public Defender | |
| Pay Rate: | $103,000.00 annually | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 1000.0476.4001 | |
| Start Date: | October 26,2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Tracy Franklin | |
| Position: | Senior Felony Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | $106,000.00 annually | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 1000.0476.4001 | |
| Start Date: | October 26,2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Antonio Serna | |
| Position: | Assistant Public Defender | |
| Pay Rate: | $100,000 yearly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 1000.0476.4001 | |
| Start Date: | November 2, 2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
9.
| Timothy Gutierrez: Detention Superintendent: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee | Juan Garcia | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer III | |
| Pay Rate: | $21.11 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 4200.0514.4001 | |
| Start Date: | November 3,2026 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending | |
| New Employee: | Grant Straube | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer III | |
| Pay Rate: | $21.11 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 4200.0514.4001 | |
| Start Date: | November 3,2026 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
10.
| Sarah Rihn: Animal Control: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the renewal of the Interlocal Agreement for Animal Control Services with the City of Christine. |
11.
| Sheriff Guerra: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Benny Lopez | |
| Position: | Courthouse Bailiff | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 1: $28.0769 Hourly, 80 Hours, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 3050.0510.4001 | |
| Start Date: | October 26,2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee: | William Olson | |
| Position: | Transport Deputy | |
| Pay Rate: | $28.6172 Hourly, 86 Hours Fluctuating, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 1000-0560-4001 | |
| Start Date: | October 26,2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Ashlee Krehel | |
| Position: | FTO Supplemental Pay | |
| Pay Rate: | $1,000.00 Annually | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 1000-0560-4062 | |
| Start Date: | October 26,2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Jussiah Lopez | |
| Position: | FTO Supplemental Pay | |
| Pay Rate: | $1,000.00 Annually | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 1000-0560-4062 | |
| Start Date: | October 26, 2026 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A |
| Existing Employee: | Rebecca Castillo | |
| Position: | FTO Supplemental Pay | |
| Pay Rate: | $1,000.00 Annually | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 1000-0560-4062 | |
| Start Date: | October 26, 2026 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A |
12.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
A. Conduct a public hearing concerning vacating and replatting Lot 1 in the Legacy Ranch Estates Subdivision on Meadows Rd. in Precinct 1. 1. Open public hearing 2. Close public hearing B. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Final Plat for the Replat of Legacy Ranch Estates Lot 1 on Meadows Rd. in Precinct 1. |
13.
| Britni Van Cuarn: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Commercial Driveway Permit for Benton City Water Supply Corporation on Schuettig Rd. in Precinct 1. |
14.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for Clay Teixeira on Schuettig Rd. in Precinct 1. |
15.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the expansion of David's RV Park on N US Highway 281 in Precinct 1. |
16.
| Britni Van Curan: Rual Development: |
A. Conduct a public hearing concerning vacating and replatting Lot 24 in the River Oaks Subdivision on River Oaks Dr. in Precinct 2. 1. Open public hearing 2. Close public hearing B. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Final Plat for the Replat of River Oaks Subdivision Lot 24 on River Oaks Dr. in Precinct . |
17.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Right-of-Way permit for CPS Energy on Workman Rd. in Precinct 2. |
18.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Develpoment: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for the Lopez Family on W. County Road 326 in Precinct 3. |
19.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for Bertha Mann on Mann Rd. in Precinct 3. |
20.
| Britni Van Curan: rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action approval/denial of the Commercial Driveway Permit for Field Petroleum Corp. on County Road 300 in Precinct 3. |
21.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the Certificate for Leslie Muller on Bluntzer Rd. in Pct. 3. |
22.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the extension for the Temporary Water Line for EOG Resources on County Road 413 in Pct. 4. |
23.
| Kayla fournier: H.R: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve or deny the AAAPDO proposed employee vacation leave accrual policy. |
24.
| Kayla Fournier: H.R: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve or deny the 2A-10 Remote Work Policy. |
25.
| Kayla Fournier: H.R: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action for approval or denial of the Chain of Command 1A-8 policy. |
26.
| Kayla Fournier: H.R: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action for approval or denial of the 2B-14 Retirement policy. |
27.
| Justin Vasquez: I.T: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the JustFOIA agreement for software and services to manage and store all County Public Information Act Requests. |
28.
| Justin Vasquez: I.T Manager: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning renewal of the agreement with Thomson Reuters for the Justice Center Westlaw Legal Software Access Terminal to meet the public law library statutory requirement. |
29.
| Theresa Carrasco: County Clerk: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Elza R. Castillo | |
| Position: | Deputy County Clerk | |
| Pay Rate: | FI Rate $21.1538 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 1000-0403-4001 | |
| Start Date: | October 27, 2026 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A | |
| Existing Employee | Kylie Brooke Bosquez | |
| Position: | Deputy County Clerk | |
| Pay Rate: | FI Rate $21.1538 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 1000-0403-4001 | |
| Start Date: | October 27, 2026 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A |
| Existing Employee: | Sammantha Deeann Munoz | |
| Position: | Deputy County Clerk | |
| Pay Rate: | FI Rate $21.1538 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 1000-0403-4001 | |
| Start Date: | October 27, 2026 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A |
30.
| Theresa Carrasco: County Clerk: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Commissioners' Court Minutes for August and September 2026. |
31.
| Molly Solis: County Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action on the proposed Atascosa County Public Information Official Communications Policy approved and recommended by the Policy and Procedure Committee. |
32.
| Molly Solis: County Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action on the proposed Atascosa County policy regulating recording devices in County facilities and restricted areas as recommended by the Policy and Procedure Committee. |
33.
| Molly Solis: County Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Carrie Ellison | |
| Position: | Assistant County Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | $100,400.00 Annual County Base Salary (Exempt) plus SB 22 supplement funding of $19,600.00 for a total $120,000.00 Annual Salary | |
| Salary Budget Area: | Salary =1000-0475-4001 SB 22 = 3005-0475-4043 |
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| Start Date: | October 26, 2026 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A | |
34.
| Molly Solis: County Attorney:: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action on the Purchase Sale Agreement for .08 acres of 185 River Oaks Drive, Poteet, Texas 78065 between Atascosa County and Ruben and Maria Huron as part of the GLO Contract No. 24-065-123-E965 Culvert Updgrade Flood Mitigation Project. |
35.
| Molly Solis: County Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve Martin Abstract to handle the title services for an estimated cost of $1,946.00 based on Mirco-Purchase Procurement Process used due to failure to receive bids on prior Competitive Bid Process advertisement for Purchase of .08acres of 185 River Oaks Drive Poteet, Texas 78065 GLO Contract No. 24-065-123-E965 Culvert Updgrade Flood Mitigation Project. |
36.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Pleasanton Civic Center Rental Agreement for the Atascosa County Employee Christmas Party pending County Attorney review. |
37.
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 Real Property, and 551.074 Personnel Matters.
1. Real Estate Matters.
2. Personal Matters.
3. Litigation Status/Update.
1. Real Estate Matters.
2. Personal Matters.
3. Litigation Status/Update.
38.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning item(s) discussed in executive session. |
39.
OPEN SESSION
1. Real Estate Matters.
2. Personal Matters.
3. Litigation Matters.
1. Real Estate Matters.
2. Personal Matters.
3. Litigation Matters.
40.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action to accept and/or approve any invoices and payroll. |
41.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action on reports submitted. |
42.
| COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT (No Action Can Be Taken). The next Commissioners Court is set for Monday, November 9, 2026. |
43.
| 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, October 21, 2026.
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_____________________________________Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator