Parker County Commissioners Court Special Session – June 26, 2025

On June 26, 2025, the Parker County Commissioners Court held a special session from 1:01 p.m. to 1:33 p.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Parker County Courthouse. The sole agenda item was a discussion and action on the Fire Marshal position, which included an executive session for personnel matters.

Discussion Items

• Fire Marshal Position: The court entered executive session at 1:01 p.m. under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to discuss personnel matters related to the Fire Marshal position. ESD 1 Chief Steve Watson joined the closed session at 1:22 p.m. The court reconvened in open session at 1:31 p.m.
• Proposed Contract with ESD 1: Commissioner PCT 3 Larry Walden made a motion, seconded by Commissioner PCT 1 George Conley, to contract with Emergency Services District 1 (ESD 1) for Fire Marshal services for Parker County. The contract would pay $30,000 per month. Funding would come from the Contract and Services line in the Fire Marshal's budget, with any additional costs covered by contingency funds. County Judge Pat Deen was authorized to make necessary changes to implement the contract.

Key Outcomes

• Motion Approved Unanimously: The motion carried with all commissioners voting aye (Commissioners Conley, Holt, Walden, Hale, and Judge Deen). The contract with ESD 1 for Fire Marshal services at $30,000/month was approved.
• Meeting Adjourned: Commissioner Conley moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Holt; the motion carried unanimously. The meeting ended at 1:33 p.m.