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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Wilson County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
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.
Public Information Act administration
A resident told the court the proposed subdivision regulation changes weren't posted online before the hearing, leaving the public unable to give informed comment. The court agreed to ask staff to link proposed changes to future agendas.
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.
Courthouse safety upgrades
The court approved leasing AEDs for the courthouse and district courthouse and bullet-resistant window film for JP 1 and 4 — funded carefully because courthouse security funds are restricted.
Emergency Services District Audits
ESD #2 filed a clean 2025 audit, ESD 4 is on track, but the judge warned that ESDs missing the audit deadline can have their board president and treasurer removed from office.
Sheriff's Office Overtime & Surplus Property
Five salaried sheriff's office supervisors can now earn overtime — but only from grant funds like Operation Lone Star and 287(g), never county money. Guidelines and employee acknowledgments are being drafted.
SARA Hazardous Waste Collection Event
The county is working with the San Antonio River Authority on an interlocal agreement for a fall hazardous waste collection event, targeting a date between October 3 and 24.
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.
Tax Office fiber network upgrade
Residents keep complaining that Spectrum leaves messes after utility work; commissioners say the company needs to be a partner and clean up after itself.
Possible second data center
Commissioner Akin said research suggests another data center may be coming to Wilson County and wants the EDC briefing the court directly, since commissioners face the public on these projects.
Election Information
Election season is officially here, and you need to know who's on the ballot before early voting starts on May 18. Check out the Wilson County News candidates' forum to get the lowdown on where everyone stands so you can vote with confidence.
Mental Health Awareness in Wilson County
The county formally proclaimed May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month, spotlighting barriers rural residents face — transportation, few providers, isolation — and honoring local mental health workers and veterans' services.
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.