Commissioners Court - 2025-12-09

Approved interlocal agreement between Tarrant County and MHMR of Tarrant County for operation of the mental health jail diversion center, which has been operating since 2023 to alleviate jail overcrowding and provide treatment alternatives for individuals with mental health needs.

Approved request for public hearing on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10 AM to consider amendment number one to the Tarrant County 2025-2029 consolidated plan and program year 2025 action plan.

Approved program year 2025 emergency solutions grant programs subrecipient agreements between Tarrant County and non-profit agencies for emergency shelter operations.

Approved memorandum of understanding between Tarrant County DA's office and Tarrant County College District for use of the firing range.

Authorized elections administrator to send written notifications of proposed voting precinct boundary changes, approve and implement changes, and publish notice as necessary to comply with future court orders in LULAC versus Abbott.

Approved submission of Texas Department of State Health Services fiscal year 26-27 Ryan White Part B Services Grant Renewal Application.

Approved amendment number two to fiscal year 25-26 HRSA Ryan White Treatment Extension Act Part A provider contract with Harvesting International Ministry Center Inc., decreasing contract by $19,599 for total of $12,699 due to geographic challenges limiting client access at Mansfield location.

Authorized reassignment of certain Chapter 54 magistrates to Chapter 54A criminal associate judges to comply with SB 9 bail reform requirements. SB 9 transferred bond responsibility for serious offenses from magistrates to associate judges or elected district judges.

Approved RFP for annual contract for inmate commissary banking and deposit release services in Sheriff's Office with Keefe vendor, despite ongoing concerns about vendor compliance with contractual obligations dating back to 2023 internal audit.

Approved annual contract for defendant pays substance abuse outpatient treatment services for community supervision and corrections department.

Approved installation of stop sign on Mustang Wells Drive at intersection with Benday Murren Road in Precinct 2.

Established speed limit of 35 miles per hour on Eagle Mountain Circle in Precinct 4.

Approved building renovation of records room at 350 West Belknap Building for City of Fort Worth Video Magistrate Court.

Approved discontinuing new contributions to Lincoln Financial Group 457(b) deferred compensation plan beginning January 1, 2026 while allowing participants to maintain existing accounts or voluntarily transfer funds to another approved vendor (Nationwide or CoreBridge) as plan-to-plan transfer. Decision driven by Lincoln's inability to meet Secure Act 2.0 requirements and lack of contract documentation.

Approved initial guaranteed maximum price amendment number two between hospital district and JE Dunn Source (corrected from clerical error listing JE Dunn Construction) for central utility plant project.

Approved initial guaranteed maximum price amendment number two between hospital district and JE Dunn Construction for medical outpatient building.

Approved third amendment to lease agreement between Tarrant County Hospital District and Oral and Maxillofacial Network PLLC for clinic space.

Approved order calling special runoff election on January 31, 2026 for Senate District 9.

Approved proposed Election Day polling locations for January 31, 2026 Senate District 9 runoff election. Motion to restore all previously removed polling locations failed 2-3.

Approved proposed early voting dates, times, and polling locations for January 31, 2026 Senate District 9 runoff election with amendment to add Grapevine Public Library. Motion to add additional locations (Northside Community Center, Diamond Hill Jarvis Center, Brookside Center, Euless Family Life Senior Center, Dionne Baxby Southwest Courthouse, Mansfield Sub Courthouse) failed 2-3.

Approved permission to take bids and RFPs on items A through I, K and L, excluding Mansfield Sub Courthouse chiller replacement (item J) and emergency generator system (item I) which were pulled by Commissioner Simmons citing concerns about investing in facility that needs relocation.