Votes and actions: Dimmit County court extends disaster order, then adjourns

At its meeting, the Dimmit County Commissioners Court approved an extension of a local disaster declaration connected to flooding and an interrupted public water system and authorized that purchases necessary to protect life and property be exempt from competitive bidding under section 262.24 of the Texas Local Government Code.

The court recorded a motion moved by Commissioner Alonzo Carreon and seconded by Commissioner Holcomb. When the presiding officer called for objections, none were recorded on the public transcript and the presiding officer said, “Motion carries.” The court then moved to recess and adjourn.

Action summary:

- Motion: Approve extension of local disaster declaration and procurement exemptions (Agenda item 2.1). Moved: Commissioner Alonzo Carreon. Second: Commissioner Holcomb. Outcome: Approved (presiding officer announced motion carries). Termination date in order: Sept. 8, 2026.

Note: The transcript records two absentees during roll call. The transcript does not provide a roll-call vote tally by individual names on the motion; the presiding officer announced the outcome on the record.