Supervisors discussed using opioid settlement (OVA) funds for a K-9 vehicle; staff said 75% of funds must be used for Schedule A strategies (treatment, Narcan, warm handoffs) and could not find a clear authorization for purchasing a canine vehicle without risking repayment, though cost-sharing examples from other counties were noted.

Commissioners voted to sign an updated PSAP interlocal agreement transferring 9-1-1 responsibilities to the Central Texas Emergency Communications District (CTECD). CTECD director Yaron Nelson said the district became effective Sept. 2 and reported an initial monthly local revenue payment between about $202,000 and $225,000; commissioners asked for

Sheriff Hatch told commissioners that recruiting for jail and patrol positions is difficult at current pay rates and that increasing occupancy at the local detention facility could generate revenue to fund a proposed 10% pay raise for sheriff's office employees.