Legislation Details

File #: 26-4335    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Passed
File created: 6/24/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 7/9/2026 Final action: 7/9/2026
Title: Request for discussion and possible action on transferring existing budget appropriations and the creation of positions across multiple departments for the five Civil District Courts.
Primary Department: Management and Budget
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos, Executive Director

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Discussion Item

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for discussion and possible action on transferring existing budget appropriations and the creation of positions across multiple departments for the five Civil District Courts.
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Background and Discussion:
In preparation for the creation of five Civil District Courts, OMB proposes the supplemental budget appropriation of $1,071,430 to create and fund positions and non-labor start-up costs for the new District Courts for the remainder of FY26.

Proposed Budget Transfers:
Department
Pro-rated Funding
Funded Position(s)
540 - Sheriff's Office
$188,666|1010|550 - District Clerk's Office
$339,286|1010|700 - District Courts
$543,479
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Total
$1,071,430
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OMB proposes the creation of the following positions across multiple departments for the 5 new Civil District Courts:


Department
Position Description
Quantity
540 - Sheriff's Office
Bailiff|1010|550 - District Clerk's Office
Lead Clerk|1010|550 - District Clerk's Office
Assistant Clerk|1010|700 - District Courts
Judge|1010|700 - District Courts
Court Reporter|1010|700 - District Courts
Coordinator|1010|Total

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Expected Impact:
The proposed budget transfers will enable departments to meet their fiscal needs as they prepare for additional court costs. For FY27, OMB will provide the budget to the r...

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