Irion County public meetings in 2025
29 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners Court
The Irion County Commissioners Court will meet to swear in Chad Scow as Justice of the Peace and deliberate on a new bond for him. The court will also consider a burn ban and accept public comment.
- Swear in Chad Scow as Justice of the Peace
- Approve New Bond for Chad Scow
- Consider Burn Ban
- Accept public comment on agenda items
- Closed session to discuss agenda items
Commissioners Court
The Irion County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss the continuation of an HVAC service agreement and a quote for a controller upgrade. Both items involve Trane equipment.
- Continuation of Trane Service Agreement 8295922M for HVAC Equipment
- Quote for Upgrade of Controller to Keep Remote Access by Trane
Commissioners Court
The Irion County Commissioners Court will meet to approve prior minutes, appoint officers for the Historical Commission, and discuss the use of road crew equipment. The agenda includes items on a burn ban, maintenance updates, and the Concho Valley Sexual Assault Response Team report.
- Appoint officers for Irion County Historical Commission
- Prioritize use of Road Crew Equipment & Personnel
- Burn Ban discussion
- Maintenance & Generator Update
- Concho Valley Sexual Assault Response Team Biennial Report
Commissioners Court
The Irion County Commissioners Court will review and possibly act on a list of items, including authorizing a new associate judge position, enrolling in a cybersecurity training program, prioritizing road crew resources, adopting a burn ban, and addressing community‑center rules and fee waivers. The meeting also includes departmental reports, a rural ambulance grant discussion, and scheduling matters.
- Authorize creation of an Associate Judge position for the 51st District Court (shared with 119th, 340th, and 391st District Courts)
- Texas Association of Counties Cybersecurity Training Program enrollment
- Prioritize use of road crew equipment and personnel
- Adopt a burn ban
- Waiver of fee for use of Community Center for Christmas Lunch
Commissioners Court
The Irion County Commissioners Court meeting on November 18, 2025 will consider appointing a Justice of the Peace to replace the current J.P., with the appointment taking effect on December 15, 2025. The agenda also allows a public comment period limited to five minutes per person on any agenda item. The Court may convene a closed session to discuss agenda items under Government Code Chapter 551. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.
- Appointment of a Justice of the Peace to replace the current J.P., effective Dec 15, 2025
- Public comment limited to five minutes per person on any agenda item
- Potential closed‑session discussion under Government Code Chapter 551
- Adjournment of the meeting
Commissioners Court
The Irion County Commissioners Court will discuss several appointments, including the appraisal district board and child welfare board members. It will also review the Community Center Project 7 and a deposit forfeiture related to a November 1 community event. Additional agenda items cover road crew equipment prioritization, a burn ban, and maintenance and generator updates.
- Ballot for election of Irion County Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2026 & 2027
- Appointment of Irion County Child Welfare Board members for 2025
- Discussion of Community Center Project 7
- Deposit forfeiture for Community Center event of November 1 2025
- Prioritization of road crew equipment and personnel
Commissioners Court
The Irion County Commissioners Court will meet on November 10, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. to determine quorum, accept brief public comments, and review the results of the November 4, 2025 constitutional amendment election. No other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.
- Call to Order – determination of quorum
- Accept public comment limited to five minutes per person
- Canvass of Constitutional Amendment Election of November 4, 2025
- Adjourn
Commissioners Court
The Irion County Commissioners Court will meet on October 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. to review several agenda items. Items include a donation request from the Child Welfare Board, quotes for a tree at Bamhart Community Center, a burn ban, and a resolution to file a regional solid waste program grant application. The court will also discuss the retirement of Justice of the Peace Donna Smith and the Community Center Project.
- Irion County Child Welfare Board donation request
- Horseshoe Bend Tree Farm quotes for a tree at Bamhart Community Center
- Resolution authorizing the filing of a grant application for a regional solid waste program
- Retirement of Irion County Justice of the Peace Donna Smith
- Community Center Project
Commissioners Court
The Irion County Commissioners Court will consider a tree purchase quote, a resolution for an indigent defense grant, and agreements for community center use and employment. The court will also discuss a virtual webmaster package and reschedule a future meeting.
- Horsebend Tree Farm quote for courthouse trees
- 2026 Irion County Resolution for Indigent Defense Grant Program
- Agreement for Barnhart Community Center
- Request to use Community Center for Sheriff's project
- Discussion on CivicPlus Virtual Webmaster Package
Commissioners Court
The Irion County Commissioners Court will consider several agenda items, including accepting prior meeting minutes and approving the 2025 tax roll. The court will discuss the cost of a CivicPlus virtual webmaster package and ADA accessibility, as well as a quote from Horsebend Tree Farm for planting and purchasing trees for the county courthouse. Additional topics include the Community Center Project, prioritizing use of road crew equipment and personnel, a burn ban, and updates on maintenance and generators.
- Accept prior meeting minutes
- Approve 2025 tax roll
- Discuss cost of CivicPlus Virtual Webmaster Package & ADA accessibility
- Quote from Horsebend Tree Farm for planting & purchase of trees for the County Courthouse
- Community Center Project
Commissioners Court
The Irion County Commissioners Court will meet on September 9, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. to consider several agenda items, including adoption of prior meeting minutes and nomination of appraisal district board members. The court will review a Texas Department of Motor Vehicles proposal to impose optional annual county fees for calendar year 2026, as well as a bond increase for Judge Molly Criner and the setting of paid holidays for fiscal year 2025‑2026. Additional items include a burn ban and prioritization of road‑crew equipment and personnel.
- Nominate members of the Irion County Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2026‑2027
- Consider TxDMV proposal to impose optional annual county fees for calendar year 2026
- Increase bond for Judge Molly Criner
- Set paid holidays for fiscal year 2025‑2026
- Adopt burn ban
Commissioners Court
The Irion County Commissioners’ Court will meet on August 26, 2025, to deliberate and act on the 2025-26 budget and proposed tax rate. The meeting includes a public hearing on the budget and tax rate, departmental reports, and discussions on road crew equipment, a burn ban, and an interlocal agreement for public transportation services.
- Public Hearing on the 2025-26 Budget & Proposed 2025 Tax Rate
- Adoption of the 2025-2026 Irion County Budget
- Adoption of the 2025 Tax Rate for Irion County
- Interlocal Agreement for Public Transportation Services with Concho Valley Transit District
- Mertzon Cemetery Update by Linda Stemm & Francis Grice
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will meet to propose the 2025 tax rate and hold a budget workshop. The body will also consider several interlocal agreements regarding jail, detention, and emergency services.
- Proposal of 2025 Tax Rate
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Tom Green County for Jail Services
- Interlocal Agreement for E9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Services with Sterling County
- Contract and Agreement with Tom Green County for Pre-Adjudication Juvenile Detention Services
- Interlocal Agreement with Regional Public Defender Office (RPDO) for Capital Cases
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will deliberate on the 2025 tax rate and set salaries for the 2025-2026 budget year. The body will also hold a budget workshop and review departmental reports.
- 2025 Tax Rate
- Salaries for the 2025-2026 Budget Year
- Purchase of two Kyocera TASKalfa 3554ci color copy machines for the Sheriff's Office
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts 2026 Sheriffs’ & Constables Fees
- Burn Ban
Commissioners Court
The Irion County Commissioners' Court is meeting to discuss and decide on various agenda items, including Texas Communications quotes, a new volunteer fire department truck, and a home-delivered meal grant program. The meeting will also cover routine business such as accepting prior meeting minutes and reviewing departmental reports. The agenda is largely procedural and administrative in nature.
- Texas Communications quotes for Sheriff's Office
- New Irion Co. Volunteer Fire Dept. Truck
- Home-Delivered Meal Grant Program
- Texas County District Retirement System Plan Assessment
- Collection Contracts with City of Mertzon
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will meet to discuss the budget and salaries. The body will also consider scheduling an additional budget and tax rate meeting for August.
- Budget & Salary Workshop
- Extra August Budget/Tax Rate Meeting
- Community Center Area Walk-Through on Duncan Street (no action to be taken)
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss a memorandum of understanding with Sterling County to consolidate 911 call volume. The body will also hold a budget and salary workshop and review a contract for an engineering subdivision consultant.
- Memorandum of Understanding with Sterling County for 911 Call Volume consolidation
- Proposed Engineering Subdivision Consultant Contract
- VGI Technology Quote #Q12487 for a new indoor camera for the County Clerk’s Office
- Middle Concho Soil & Water Conservation District contribution request
- Budget & Salary Workshop
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss and potentially enact new regulations for subdivisions and manufactured home rental communities. The meeting also includes a budget workshop and updates on county maintenance.
- Proposed 2025 Subdivision and Manufactured Home Rental Community Regulations
- 2025 Resolution for Election Security HAVA Subgrants
- Budget Workshop
- Burn Ban
- Prioritization of road crew equipment and personnel
Commissioners Court
The Irion County Commissioners Court will hold a special called meeting to conduct a tour and discussion with Komatsu Architecture. The agenda states that no action will be taken and no minutes will be kept for this item.
- Tour and discussion with Komatsu Architecture of the Irion County Community Center
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will deliberate on the 2025-2026 health and employee benefits renewal and conduct a budget workshop. The body will also consider equipment purchases and personnel priorities for the road crew.
- Texas Association of Counties Health & Employee Benefits Pool 2025-2026 Renewal Notice
- Purchase of Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500-ci Color System for the Irion County Treasurer
- Budget Workshop
- Continuation Certificate for Chief Deputy Sheriff Randy Swick
- Discussion on burn ban and road crew equipment prioritization
Commissioners Court
The Irion County Commissioners Court will hold a special called meeting to accept prior meeting minutes, review technology replacement quotes, discuss road crew equipment priorities, consider a burn ban, and participate in a budget workshop. Departmental reports from county officials will also be presented.
- Snider Technology Computer Replacement Quotes Q12953 & Q12954
- Prioritize Use of Road Crew Equipment & Personnel
- Burn Ban discussion
- Budget Workshop
- County Departmental Reports from Sheriff, Tax Assessor, Library, and others
Commissioners Court
The Irion County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on proposed Subdivision and Manufactured Home Rental Community Regulations. The court may also discuss a takings impact assessment and schedule a future vote on the regulations. Other items include routine administrative updates, contracts, and departmental reports.
- PUBLIC HEARING on proposed Subdivision and Manufactured Home Rental Community Regulations
- Potential approval of takings impact assessment for proposed regulations
- Lease of Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx Copier with CTWP for County Clerk’s Office ($ undisclosed)
- Approval of contract with Pritchard & Abbott, Inc. for hardware, software, and support (amount undisclosed)
- Approval of bond for Jessica James, Deputy Tax-Assessor Collector
Commissioners Court
The Irion County Commissioners Court will deliberate on a burn ban, prioritize use of road crew equipment and personnel, update the travel policy, and approve a bond for Deputy Tax-Assessor Collector Jessica James. They will also hear departmental reports from county officials. The meeting is a special called term.
- Decision on a burn ban
- Prioritize Use of Road Crew Equipment & Personnel
- Update of the Irion County Policy Manual's Travel Policy
- Approve Bond for Jessica James, Deputy Tax-Assessor Collector
- Maintenance & Generator Update
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will consider a contract with UniFirst for the Road Department and a cash match pledge for Concho Valley Council of Governments aging programs. The body may also enter a closed session to consult with attorneys regarding land development regulation options.
- Contract with UniFirst for the Irion County Road Department
- Local Cash Match Pledge for Aging Programs of the Concho Valley Council of Governments
- Discussion on Subdivision Regulations and land development options
- Determination of a burn ban
- Continuation Certificate for Deputy Sheriff Chad Scow
Commissioners Court
The Irion County Commissioners Court will deliberate and may take action on several items, including the impact of Highway 72 bridge reconstruction on nearby trees, a burn ban, and subdivision regulations. They will also consider prioritizing road crew equipment and personnel, and a non-financial agreement for county child welfare services with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
- Impacts of Highway 72 Bridge Reconstruction on trees – TxDOT representative to present
- Prioritize use of road crew equipment and personnel
- Burn ban discussion and possible action
- Subdivision Regulations review
- County Child Welfare Services Non-Financial Agreement with Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
Commissioners Court
The Irion County Commissioners Court will meet to deliberate on infrastructure projects and county maintenance. The body will consider a proposed transmission line and a new emergency notification system.
- Proposed construction of Big Hill Substation and Sand Lake Switch 765kV Transmission Line
- Quote from Civic Plus for a new emergency notification system
- 2025 Municipal Site Plan Renewal for Global Medical Response (AirMedCare Network)
- Irion County Sheriff’s Office Racial Profile Report dated 02/03/2025
- Discussion on burn ban and subdivision regulations
Commissioners Court
The Irion County Commissioners Court meets in special session to consider a revised courthouse facilities plan and annex scope of work, discuss the Easy Wind wind farm project, review 2025 roadway project plans, and consider a new emergency notification system. They will also address burn ban, subdivision regulations, and other routine matters.
- Komatsu Architecture Revised Approach for County Courthouse Facilities Plan & Annex Facility Planning Scope of Work & Fee Proposal
- "Easy Wind" Wind Farm Project by Nova Clean Energy
- 2025 Roadway Project Plans, Specifications, Bidding Documents & Schedule by Centurion Planning & Design
- Quote from Civic Plus for New Emergency Notification System
- Request to Place Kickapoo Historical Marker about Battle of Dove Creek on Courthouse front lawn
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will meet for a special called term to deliberate and potentially take action on personnel issues. The meeting may include a closed session to discuss these items.
- Personnel issues
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss the engagement of Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP for county subdivision regulations. The body will also review a replacement oven quote for the Mertzon Community Center and discuss renovation goals for the facility.
- Legal services agreement with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP for subdivision regulation
- Ace Repair quote for a replacement oven at Mertzon Community Center
- Mertzon Community Center renovation/replacement goals and timelines
- Official Bond & Oath for Precinct 3 Commissioner John Nanny
- Appointees for the Irion County Historical Commission