What you need to know
The court will consider approving $117,500 for Precinct 1 for the expansion of the Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility.
The facility, which broke ground Aug. 18, is aimed at increasing care access for justice-involved individuals experiencing mental health crises. With the expansion, the facility’s capacity will double, Community Impact previously reported.
The expansion is possible through a portion of $50 million awarded to Montgomery County in 2023 through the Texas Health and Human Services’ Mental Health Inpatient Facility Grant Program, as previously reported.
The expansion is expected to be substantially completed in December 2026, according to previous reporting.
The court is also slated to consider and approve the budget carryover from the FY 2025-26 budget compiled from various county departments.
The commissioners adopted a $508.1 million budget for FY 2025-26 on Sept. 5, approving a property tax of $0.3770 per $100 valuation. The budget’s allocation largely went toward public safety and upkeep with county growth.
Also on the agenda
Commissioners are also slated to consider and approve an access authorization agreement between the county and Mustang Express Pipeline.
It will also further discuss the Montgomery County historical courthouse master plan. Most recently, the county moved forward with a plan to reassign courtroom space in the main courthouse.
Looking ahead
Commissioners Court will meet at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 18 at 501 N. Thompson St., Ste. 402, in Conroe. The meeting will also be livestreamed here.
