During its regular meeting on July 10, the Bandera County Commissioners Court approved an agreement for the construction of a new bridge on Patterson Avenue in Medina, along with a resolution regarding the state-controlled portion of the structure.
Precinct 3 Commissioner Jack Moseley said the bridge was identified for repairs in 2023 following an inspection by scuba divers.
The state initially notified the county it would monitor the bridge monthly and plan for replacement in 2028.
In the meantime, the weight limit was lowered from 12,000 pounds to 5,000 pounds, creating significant issues for truck traffic and deliveries. As a result, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) agreed to replace the bridge immediately.
Moseley said the funding breakdown includes 80% from the federal government, 10% from TxDOT, and 10% from the local government.
“We have to provide a bypass for people to get out. We have to provide a rightof- way, if needed—we won’t know that until the engineer is done drawing the plans,” Moseley said. “We are responsible for cleanup under and around the bridge. We are also responsible for utilities. The river authority has a monitor there.”
County Judge Richard Evans added, “We have three years to do the in-kind match, but we can’t start the match until the project is approved.”
The Court also approved a request from Sheriff Josh Teitge to begin the application process for a $53,088 grant that would fund two Mental Health Deputies through the Mental Health Development Disabilities Center.
Teitge said the center would provide equipment, training, and logistical support to deputies.
“The intent for this is for somebody to respond in crisis scenes and situations—so they have to be a peace officer to do that,” Teitge said, noting the deputies would assist both in the jail and in the field.
County Attorney Janna Lindig requested and received approval for a one-year extension of a contract with LexisNexis Risk Solutions at $130 per month, effective Oct. 1, 2025.
The company provides fraud detection, identity verification, and risk assessment services.
“It has become very important,” Lindig said. “We are doing a lot more investigations on all of our county cases.”
Lindig also received approval to reapply for SB22 grant funds in order to add a victim assistance coordinator, an investigator, and an assistant county attorney—a request she has made three consecutive years.
Additionally, the court approved a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for retired county employees.
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