Commissioners Court, February 10, 2026
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What happened
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
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
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.
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
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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