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14 • Action AgendaComal County (Comal County)

Discuss and consider approval of an amendment to the Comal County Retiree Health

Presented in: Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - July 30, 2026 on 2026-07-30
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.4/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item #14: Discuss and consider approval of an amendment to the Comal County Retiree Health”
KH
Kristen Hoyt
County Judge
YES
SH
Scott Haag
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
YES
JC
Jen Crownover
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
YES
DL
Doug Leecock
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
YES
KW
Kevin Webb
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
YES
JT
Jennifer Tharp
County Attorney
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discuss and consider approval of an amendment to the Comal County Retiree Health Insurance Policy to increase the county retiree assistance/supplement benefit from a maximum of $100 per month to a maximum of $200 per month for all eligible current and future retirees, effective October 1, 2026, subject to proof of payment documenting continuous coverage for the reimbursable period, and to authorize any necessary policy revisions and administrative actions to implement the change. (Jerri Hettinger, Human Resources Director) Comal_County_Retiree_Health_Insurance_Policy_2025_Professional.pdf

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.4/10). 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.