Collin County Commissioners Court voted 3‑0 to create two part‑time title specialist positions in the Tax Office and to move budgeted funds out of contingency to cover those positions.

The move, presented by a Tax Office representative identified in the meeting as Mr. Grigg, will convert one contingency full‑time position into two part‑time title specialist roles and activate a separate previously funded full‑time position so the office can promote existing staff. "I would like to take 1 of the positions that you approved and split it into 2 part time," Mr. Grigg said, explaining the change would allow experienced registration clerks to be paid at the grade that matches the title work they already perform.

The court heard that the positions were included in the FY2025 budget but left in contingency. Monica Arris, the county budget director, said the contingency funds were placed during the FY2025 process and that moving them into the Tax Office budget would make the positions available for hiring. "When we put those dollars into contingency, they're not an actual position … we're moving those dollars out of contingency and moving them into the tax assessor's budget so that those positions can then be funded and be put into the system to hire," Arris said.

Mr. Grigg told the court the change would not increase the county's full‑time headcount compared with the original FY2025 budget and, because the two part‑time positions do not carry full benefits, would be a net savings compared with activating two additional full‑time roles. He also said one objective for the part‑time title specialists is to prioritize processing for small local auto dealerships that have experienced delays after a state shift to WebDealer and metal license plates. "…these small dealers aren't sitting on a lot of money that they can afford to float that waiting for the titles to be processed. So, I want to utilize this part time title person here in McKinney to focus on the small dealerships…" he said.

Court members and staff clarified procedure: county staff confirmed that one additional contingency position Mr. Grigg referenced had been posted separately on the agenda and will require a separate posting and public notice before activation. Mr. Grigg agreed to repost that item. County staff also indicated the contingency funds had been carried into 2026 and remain available but must be formally moved into the department budget before hires occur.

A commissioner moved approval; a second was recorded and the court approved the item 3‑0. Court minutes show the motion carried with three aye votes and no opposition. The court directed Mr. Grigg to coordinate with the county administration to repost and finalize any separate activation that requires additional public notice.

The court did not specify an exact line‑item amount in open discussion beyond participants' references to "about $50,000" to cover the positions and associated payroll costs; county staff described that sum as covering salary and benefits calculations to fund the positions once moved out of contingency.

The court's action removes the immediate funding barrier for the two part‑time hires while one additional contingency position the presenter discussed will be returned to the court on a subsequently posted agenda for formal activation.