Commissioners approve $13,740.32 change order payment to close out tax office construction project

The Atascosa County Commissioners Court recessed into executive session March 2, 2026, under Texas Government Code §551.071 to consult with counsel about a contractor closeout claim for the tax office construction project.

When the court returned to open session it considered a closeout request from the general contractor for additional expenses. A motion was made to approve change order number 4 in the amount of $13,740.32, which the court recorded as increasing the final contract amount to $1,140,798.17 and listed the official project completion date as Feb. 16, 2026. The motion was seconded and carried in open session. The transcript records the amount and the updated contract total; the contractor’s name appears with inconsistent spellings in the record (Holz/ Holtz Adams), and procurement files should be checked to confirm the contractor’s legal name and contract details.

The court recorded that no separate action was taken while in executive session; the open‑session approval implemented the agreed next step on the contractor’s closeout claim. County staff were directed to record the change order in closeout documents and proceed with payment processing.

The decision closes the recorded dispute reflected in the meeting agenda and authorizes the funds necessary to finalize the tax office construction contract.

Ending: County procurement and facilities staff will update the contract closeout record and confirm the contractor legal name and final accounting entries.