Maverick County Commissioners To Weigh Career Fire Department And Scofflaw Program Wednesday
Maverick County Commissioners Court will discuss fire and EMS options, including a career fire department, and consider a scofflaw program and $92,430 in state flood siren funds at a special meeting Nov. 4.
EAGLE PASS, Texas – Maverick County commissioners will talk about the future of fire and emergency medical services in the county, including the possibility of a full-time career fire department, at a special meeting Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to the posted agenda.
The agenda, dated Oct. 29 and signed by County Judge Pablo Garcia Jr., lists the meeting for 5 p.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Maverick County Courthouse, 500 Quarry St. The county’s homepage lists the same meeting at 4 p.m., so residents who plan to attend may want to arrive early or call the County Judge’s office to confirm the start time.
Fire and EMS options
Item 9, placed on the agenda by Commissioner Olga Ramos, calls for discussion of options for fire and emergency medical services in Maverick County, including a volunteer fire department model, the creation of a career, full-time fire department or any other option allowed by law. The agenda does not include cost estimates or a staff recommendation.
Scofflaw program
Commissioners will also hear a presentation from Hamer Enterprise on a scofflaw program that could be used in Maverick County, followed by a separate vote on whether to approve the program. The agenda does not describe how the program would work. Under Texas law, counties can contract with a vendor to flag vehicle registration renewals for people who owe unpaid fines or fees, and that is how these programs commonly work in other counties.
Flood siren money and other items
- Recognizing $92,430 in revenue from the Texas Water Development Board under Senate Bill 3 for flood warning sirens.
- Working with Mission Border Hope on accepting donations on behalf of the county for “Operation love your lake.”
- Moving Deputy David Gonzalez from Constable Precinct 3 to Constable Precinct 1 at $16.75 an hour, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
- Accepting a vehicle awarded to the Maverick County Sheriff’s Office in a forfeiture case for law enforcement use.
- Rounding up transaction amounts to the next whole dollar, with the extra money going to the Tax Assessor Collector’s Office machinery and equipment budget line.
- Budget amendments for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, a surplus property list from the Precinct 4 commissioner’s office, accounts payable and pending warrants.
Members of the public who want to speak during public comment must fill out a Commissioners Court Public Participation Form with the County Judge’s court coordinator, in person or online, before the meeting starts. Speakers are limited to three minutes, according to the agenda.
Read our earlier coverage: Maverick County Advances Flood Warning Siren Plan
Also read: Maverick County Commissioners Court Takes Up Final Flood Siren Plan And DA Funding Tonight
Sources: Maverick County Commissioners Court Nov. 4 special meeting agenda | Maverick County
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