The commissioners court approved an initial payment to Sedaptics Inc. to begin replacement of the intercom system at the Victoria County detention facility.

The sheriff explained the existing system is original and outdated and that repairs were no longer feasible; the replacement will cover the entire intercom system. "This is definitely needed and, we're excited to get it done," the sheriff said during the discussion. The sheriff said the work is scheduled toward the end of the month and will likely take about 10 days.

Court members voted to approve the initial payment; the motion passed with all commissioners voting in favor. County speakers noted the replacement was identified in audits as necessary to meet required standards and inspections.

Why it matters: the county indicated the intercom upgrade is a safety and compliance matter tied to inspections; speakers said without replacement the facility could fail its next inspection.

Clarifying details: the meeting included discussion of the total replacement cost but the transcripted dollar figures were unclear; the court recorded it as an "initial payment" and approved moving forward during the June 23 session.