Court approves legal engagement and authorizes contract negotiations with Texas Tech for jail medical services
September 22, 2026 | Randall County, Texas
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Following closed sessions, the court approved an order exempting legal services from competitive bidding and authorized an engagement letter with consulting attorney Chris Nichols of Brady & Hamilton LLP.
The motion passed 5-0. The judge then asked whether any further action was needed; counsel said no. The court later returned from a separate closed session on contract negotiations and voted to authorize the county to move forward in negotiations with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for medical services at the Randall County Jail.
The court did not disclose negotiation details in open session but authorized county staff to proceed with contract discussions; commissioners approved the motion to negotiate by voice vote 5-0.
The motion passed 5-0. The judge then asked whether any further action was needed; counsel said no. The court later returned from a separate closed session on contract negotiations and voted to authorize the county to move forward in negotiations with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for medical services at the Randall County Jail.
The court did not disclose negotiation details in open session but authorized county staff to proceed with contract discussions; commissioners approved the motion to negotiate by voice vote 5-0.
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