By Hannah Barber
During the recent Freestone County Commissioners Court meeting on August 6, 2025, various matters were discussed, highlighting ongoing administrative and maintenance activities within the county.
First, the court addressed the current hiring policy, which requires advertising each vacancy in a newspaper weekly for two weeks and posting it in departments at least 10 days before selecting an applicant. The judge raised concerns regarding this process, especially in cases where the promotion of a part-time employee to full-time is already predetermined, questioning the necessity of publicly posting and advertising the position under such circumstances. They believe this may be an unnecessary use of time and expressed interest in modifying the policy to streamline internal promotions. However, any potential changes have been temporarily tabled while they verify whether such modifications are permissible.
In addition, an update was provided on the ongoing roofing project at the Freestone County Courthouse. The Walton roofing crew began work on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Due to temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for much of the day, they decided to start work at 2:00 AM to work into the cooler hours. During the removal process, they discovered extensive damage and rotten wood that required replacement. The crew successfully completed removing the old roofing system from the back section on Wednesday, installed a vapor barrier to ensure the roof is properly dried in, and began tearing off the middle section the following day. Currently, the roofing work is still in progress, and it is expected to be completed within the next three weeks.
Other issues discussed were:
- The Teague Fire Department had 16 total calls.
- Held a public hearing on Freestone County’s intent to enter a Tax Abatement Agreement with Freestone Solar, LLC, relating to solar facilities and equipment.
- Approval of Tax Abatement Agreement with Freestone Solar, LLC.
- Debit cards for the County.
The court will meet again on August 20 at the Freestone County Courthouse.
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