Van Zandt County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Van Zandt County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
SB 22 rural law enforcement salary grant
The county will apply again for up to $500,000 in state money to fund raises for jailers and deputies.
Officer tracking and radio system improvements
A $13,000 software upgrade lets dispatchers track deputies via their radios instead of unpluggable USB GPS devices, and generator alarms at five towers will now report outages properly.
Low-cost spay/neuter services
Late county checks were causing the Animal Protection League to cut off the 50% discount program. Quarterly payments should keep the service flowing for residents.
Youth Diversion Program funding
The county is seeking grant money to keep funding the youth diversion coordinator position the state requires. Officials credited the program with a recent success story in the courts.
Victims assistance funding (VOCA grant)
The annual state VOCA grant pays for the victim's assistance coordinator in the DA's office. The court approved reapplying for 2026-2027.