Discussion and possible action to approve the Tuition Reimbursement Obligation Agreement between One (1) Webb County Public Health employee and Webb County for their voluntary participation in the Certified Phlebotomy Technician Program being offered by Texas A&M International University – Office of Continuing Education at a cost of Two Thousand Three Hundred and Ninety-Five Dollars ($2,395) to be

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Discussion and possible action to approve the Tuition Reimbursement Obligation Agreement between One (1) Webb County Public Health employee and Webb County for their voluntary participation in the Certified Phlebotomy Technician Program being offered by Texas A&M International University – Office of Continuing Education at a cost of Two Thousand Three Hundred and Ninety-Five Dollars ($2,395) to be paid for by Webb County, effective October 1, 2026; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-5040-004-456205 (Training and Education)] Issue: Laboratory services for rural areas are being requested by residents, but there is a lack of providers in the area. Solution: By having staff receive a certification, additional lab drawing services will be available in rural communities. Result: Staff will be able to provide lab drawing services at the Bruni Public Health Facility. This will allow residents to access this service in their community without having to commute to Laredo and provide employees with an additional site for lab drawing services.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.7/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.