What to watch: The Midland County Commissioners Court will meet Tuesday, Jan. 6, to consider changes to Sheriff’s Office staffing and pay policies, hold public hearings on speed limit, parking, and stop sign changes on WCR 125, ECR 150, and ECR 190, receive a biennial report from the Midland County Sexual Assault Response Team, and discuss a possible property action at 801 N. Fort Worth St.

Key points:

  • Traffic and road safety: Commissioners will conduct public hearings and consider action on multiple traffic control changes. These items require public input before final votes. Changes include:
    • No-parking signs on West County Road 125 between TX 349 and South County Road 1200
    • Reducing the speed limit on the same stretch of WCR 125 from 40 mph to 30 mph
    • Installing a stop sign at East County Road 150 and South County Road 1160
    • Installing a stop sign at South County Road 1136 and East County Road 190
  • Sheriff’s Office: Commissioners will discuss and take action on performance evaluation standards and step increase policies for the Sheriff’s Office. The court will also consider creating a new Major position and adding it to the public safety pay schedule. The agenda also includes acknowledgment of FY2026 salaries for a roving bailiff, a role that provides courtroom security across multiple courts.
  • Sexual assault response: The court will receive its biennial report from the Midland County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), which coordinates law enforcement, medical providers, prosecutors, and victim advocates in sexual assault cases.
  • Property purchase: Commissioners will enter executive session to discuss real estate matters and may take action on an offer for property at 801 N. Fort Worth St. Appraisal records show the county already owns the land, while the Midland Gem and Mineral Society holds an ownership interest in the existing building.