Commissioners Court, February 10, 2026
Approved: Peace Officer Mental Health Program Grant Application, unanimous
What happened
On February 10, 2026, Tarrant County approved Peace Officer Mental Health Program Grant Application (unanimous).
Tarrant County Commissioners Court approved a $16.3M guaranteed maximum price contract with Steele and Freeman Inc. for Cold Springs Jail renovation, adding 511 beds to address 97-99% jail capacity.
- Jurisdiction
- Tarrant County, TX
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- February 10, 2026
- Decisions
- 10 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 10
Cold Springs Jail Renovation GMP Contract
Approved addendum to construction manager at risk contract with Steele and Freeman Inc. for guaranteed maximum price of $16.3M for Cold Springs Jail renovation. Phase 1 adds 511 beds to address jail capacity crisis (currently at 97-99% capacity with 4,699 beds). Construction timeline is 13 months from notice to proceed.
- Phase 2 would add another 300 beds in separate future action
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Key Decisions (10)
Cold Springs Jail Renovation GMP Contract
Commissioner's Court Agenda Creation Policy and Decorum Amendment
Sheriff Immigration Law Enforcement Grant Application (SB8)
Purchasing Agent Position Restructuring
Senate District 9 Special Runoff Election Canvass
Interlocal Agreement for Security Services
Peace Officer Mental Health Program Grant Application
One Community USA Reentry Program Agreement
HIV Administration Interim Funding
HOPWA Grant Renewal Application
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Development Activity (1)
Cold Springs Jail Renovation
Infrastructure
Market Signals (4)
Infrastructure
Tarrant County jail operating at 97-99% capacity since April with…
Housing Demand
County population projected to continue expanding, with jail administrator noting…
Sentiment
Democratic candidate won Senate District 9 special election for first…
Infrastructure
Two jail escapes occurred in recent weeks - one from…
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Zoning terms (7)
26 recorded timestamps
- commercial (1 timestamps)
- motion to approve (5 timestamps)
- public hearing (8 timestamps)
- denied (3 timestamps)
- variance (3 timestamps)
- approved (5 timestamps)
Decision moments (10)
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