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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Wilson County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Permitting software modernization
The county is buying GovPilot permitting software for $38,000 a year — a tool the development office asked for during budget workshops to replace outdated paper processes.
Purchasing and Debarment policy revisions
Commissioner Gary Martin was to bring revisions to the county's Purchasing and Debarment Policies and Procedures, which govern how the county buys goods and services and which vendors it can do business with.
Atascosa County billing arrangement questioned
Commissioners learned Atascosa County bills Wilson County in bulk for shared services like indigent defense, meaning Wilson County loses interest on its money — and nobody can find the original agreement.
Kirchoff Family Farm tax refund request
The court was scheduled to revisit a request from the Kirchoff Family Farm, LLC for a refund of penalties and interest on property taxes. The outcome affects how the county handles penalty refunds for property owners.
County Employee Health Insurance Premium Increase
The county's health plan ran a 134% loss ratio, forcing a 12% premium hike and a higher deductible. Officials warned employees may face premium contributions if trends continue.
2026 Tax Rate Calculation Designation
Tax Assessor-Collector Dawn Polasek Barnett will calculate the no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rates for 2026 — the first step in this year's property tax process.
Appraisal District building purchase and entity transparency
The Wilson County Appraisal District wants taxing entities to fund a $2.6 million building purchase with almost no advance notice — and under state law, not voting counts as a yes. The county's share is about $83,241, and commissioners are calling a special meeting before the June 8 deadline to formally respond.
Property insurance renewal errors
The county's $168,636 annual property insurance renewal listed buildings that don't exist and missed equipment commissioners actually own. The court tabled it until the asset list is cleaned up, which could affect premiums.
Community Action Month and CCSCT services
The county recognized CCSCT, which since 1965 has helped low-income families with housing assistance, energy support and case management across 31 counties including Wilson.
Permit fee updates
Permit application fees were updated, most notably a new $750 drainage review fee to cover third-party engineering, plus standardized septic system fees and a newly posted $500 commercial fee.