Polk County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Polk County, Texas public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Homeland security grant for fingerprint devices and drone
The sheriff's office landed $135,406.80 in federal money — no local match — for mobile fingerprint scanners deputies can use in the field and a drone for dam security and flood rescues.
Emergency management contracts and school donations
The consent agenda included a 12-month renewal of the True North Emergency Management debris monitoring contract, a Red Cross sheltering MOU, and a donation of goggles to Big Sandy, Goodrich and Leggett ISD schools.
Cancellation of DPS CDL Facility Contract
County leaders announced that a federal earmark over $3 million for a new CDL training school in Leggett has been approved by the President.
Livingston VFD Property Conveyance
The county agreed to transfer ownership of land underlying Fire Station No. 1 and a portion of the firemen's training field to the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department to streamline administrative management. Officials noted a reversionary clause ensures the land returns to the county if its use changes.
Public Records Redaction and Citation Software Upgrades
The county invested in CaseGuard software to automate audio and video redactions for public information requests and approved Tyler Technologies mobile ticket printing hardware for the Sheriff's Office to improve efficiency.