Kaufman County Commissioners Court met in May at the Annex in downtown Kaufman and approved a slate of routine administrative items, including a final plat, an interlocal extraterritorial-jurisdiction (ETJ) agreement, a road-use agreement tied to a solar project, the deputation of a precinct deputy, routine budget transfers and claims payments.

The actions were presented and passed largely by voice vote with little debate. Court members described the approvals as standard business needed to keep county operations, development reviews and contracts moving forward.

Among the approvals, commissioners accepted the final plat for Elysium Estates, a roughly 10-acre parcel divided into four 2.5-acre lots, and approved an ETJ interlocal agreement between Kaufman County and the city of "Portray" as presented by county staff. The court also approved a road-use agreement and release for County Roads 328 and 329 with Abel Springs Solar LLC. Commissioners said the company will submit payment to the county as specified in the agreement before the county signs the release.

The court affirmed personnel and public-safety items: the precinct 2 constable’s office presented the appointment of Yasmin Ruiz, a former Dallas Police Department officer, to fill an open patrol position under the Devonshire patrol contract; the court approved the deputation and the related contract placement. The Historical Commission roster for the 2025–26 term was accepted as presented.

Financial and administrative approvals included acceptance of quarterly and other routine reports, two line-item budget transfers, and approval of accounts payable invoices totaling $668,835.97, which the auditor said consisted mainly of inmate medical costs and lake dam maintenance. The court also approved a letter supporting House Bill 2196 to designate part of State Highway 34 as the Jacob Candinoza Memorial Highway; the judge said the city of Terrell will pursue parallel action.

Votes at a glance
- Approve appointing members to the Kaufman County Historical Commission (2025–26 term): motion made by Commissioner Crow; seconded and motion carried by voice vote.
- Consent agenda (minutes for April 29, 2025 and Development Services second-quarter report): motion carried by voice vote.
- Accept Veterans Service quarterly report (Jan–Mar 2025): motion carried by voice vote.
- Accept Sheriff’s financial reports (Jan–Mar 2025): motion carried by voice vote.
- Approve final plat — Elysium Estates (approx. 10 acres into four 2.5-acre lots): motion carried by voice vote.
- Approve ETJ interlocal agreement with the city of "Portray": motion carried by voice vote.
- Deputation and assignment of Yasmin Ruiz to Precinct 2 constable’s Devonshire patrol contract: motion carried by voice vote.
- Approve road-use agreement and release for County Roads 328 and 329 with Abel Springs Solar LLC: motion carried by voice vote.
- Approve letter supporting House Bill 2196 (Jacob Candinoza Memorial Highway designation for Highway 34): motion carried by voice vote.
- Approve auditor line-item transfers: motion carried by voice vote.
- Approve claims for payment totaling $668,835.97: motion carried by voice vote.

All formal motions recorded in the meeting were resolved on voice votes; the transcript records “All in favor say aye. Aye. Motion carries.” and does not list a roll-call tally for individual commissioners. The court adjourned after approving the claims and routine items.

The approvals affect a range of county operations: land development review (the Elysium Estates plat and ETJ mapping), public-safety staffing (the precinct deputation), infrastructure impacts related to a solar project (road-use agreement with Abel Springs Solar LLC) and county finances (budget transfers and claims). Several items were presented by county staff during the meeting; none of the items in this package generated extended debate during the public portion of the court meeting.