Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-2027 budget for the Webb County Court at Law 2 DWI Court Program, associated with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant Award Number 5H79TI085858-03 and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents, and all other matters incident thereto. There is no impact to the County budget. All required docume

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Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-2027 budget for the Webb County Court at Law 2 DWI Court Program, associated with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant Award Number 5H79TI085858-03 and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents, and all other matters incident thereto. There is no impact to the County budget. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the budget and award are compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. The total grant award will be budgeted into fund Account #2356 with sub-accounts for Payroll, Health Insurance, FICA, Retirement, Unemployment, Workers Compensation, Professional Services, Contractual (SCAN), Administrative Travel, Materials & Supplies, and Other. Amounts are subject to change according to changes in Webb County rates. In the event of such changes, line item transfers will be requested and executed, and a new detailed budget will be submitted for the Commissioners Court review and approval. The Budget is to reflect as listed on the Notice of Award (NOA) as approved by SAMHSA. Issue: The approval of the budget by the Commissioners Court is required in order to have the Auditor’s Office key in amounts under the corresponding fund account and sub-accounts. Webb County Court-at-Law II was awarded a federal SAMHSA grant for the DWI Court and this continuation is for year 4 of 5. Solution: The Commissioners Court approving the budget as submitted to, and approved by, SAMHSA. Result: The Webb County Court-at-Law 2 DWI Court Program will be able to continue to provide services and operate fully.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). 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.