Commissioners Court directed the Office of Management & Budget to review all positions left vacant under the county's strategic hiring policy as part of the FY27 budget offset process, with a focus on eliminating long-term vacancies to save money.

What it means for you

Long-unfilled county job positions may be formally eliminated, which could reduce the county's personnel budget for FY27.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, to direct the Office of County Administration, in coordination with the ARPA Steering Committee, to identify up to $10 million in unspent ARPA FLEX and interest funds available to support the FY27 budget, excluding funds from infrastructure projects, and return to Commissioners Court with its recommendation on June 11, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote: