What to watch: The Midland County Commissioners Court will meet Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 9 a.m. to hold the first public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2025–26 budget and property tax rate, along with other business items.

Key points:

  • Budget and tax rate: Commissioners will conduct the first public hearing on the proposed budget and property tax rate for FY 2025–26. Department heads and elected officials are expected to present budget requests. The court will adopt a final budget and property tax rate in September.

  • Library leadership: The court will discuss and take possible action on the library director position, currently held by Debbie Garza who joined the county in 2019.

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  • Fleet maintenance: Sewell Ford will present a proposal to potentially provide vehicle fleet maintenance services for the county. Vector Fleet, the county’s current provider, will also give a presentation. Commissioners will discuss and may act on the Vector Fleet agreement following both presentations.