Comal County approves participation in TASB fuel agreement after debate over price-lock timing

County fleet and procurement staff presented a month-by-month analysis of fuel purchases and proposed a fixed-rate purchase through the TASB Energy Cooperative to stabilize costs. The staffer said locking the cooperative's current offer would cover 170,000 gallons (120,000 unleaded; 40,000 diesel) and quoted the tentative locked prices: "If we do lock in today, we're looking at $4.02 for diesel and $3.24 for unleaded." The staff emphasized the allotment could be consumed in roughly six months given current operations and paving activity.

Commissioners praised the detailed analysis but debated timing and budgeting. One commissioner noted prior fuel-price stability and urged caution: locking now could be premature if prices fall. Another highlighted an unrelated tax change that saved the county roughly $500,000 in the past year and said that savings helped budget pressures. The court moved for and approved participation in the TASB price-lock arrangement, with commissioners agreeing to revisit fuel purchasing if consumption rates or market prices change.

The discussion covered procurement mechanics, expected consumption rates, and coordination with sheriff and constable fleets; staff committed to ongoing monitoring if the county locks the allotment.