The Dimmit County Commissioner's Court made a series of routine approvals and several substantive operational votes on Nov. 10. Key outcomes:
- Minutes: Court approved multiple sets of minutes for October and special meetings (motions carried early in the meeting).
- Facilities/Events: The court approved use of the Old Fairground for a regional event (corrected to October 2026 dates), approved the courthouse festival lights program per the Attorney General guidance, and authorized the Biggles Rec Center community event and a special‑needs event at the golf course.
- Personnel training and travel: The court approved multiple staff conference or recertification attendances, including TJCTC attendance for a JP and recertifications for deputies/K9 staff.
- Procurement: Approvals included purchase of 19 outer vests for the sheriff's office (motion carried), a front‑bucket attachment (96‑inch) for maintenance equipment (motion carried with one opposition), and conditional approval to purchase two replacement trucks for a precinct with follow‑up on trade‑in valuation and audit justification. The court tabled some procurement items pending contract review.
- Donations and operational items: Court accepted pallets of emergency blankets and supplies donated through MANCOM and approved their storage and conditional distribution procedure.
- Budget: Court approved a $40,000 internal budget adjustment moving funds from the ammunition line to special equipment for the sheriff's office to cover weapons purchases.
Motions typically included mover/second and were recorded as carried unless noted. Several items were tabled for follow‑up (flood interlocal, light poles, some contracts).