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FY 2025-2026 Highlights

Finance
Maintained a bond rating of AA+ on outstanding general obligation debt from Standard and Poors which
reflects a strong stewardship of public funds.
Achieved the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Award annually from the Government Finance
Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada for 2024-2025 highlighting the use of best practices in local
government.
Achieved the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association
of the U.S. and Canada for 2025-2026 highlighting the use of best practices in local government.
Transitioned to a new financial software platform (OpenGov) which improves reporting capabilities,
strengthens internal controls, streamlines business processes, and provides enhanced transparency for
both staff and the public.
Updated cash handling policies and procedures and completed cash handling training city-wide with an
emphasis on new deposit procedures to safeguard the city's cash.
Updated investment practices and procedures to better protect the long term cash assets of the City.
Completed city-wide training for purchasing and purchasing card best practices to ensure legal compliance
responsible spending.

Municipal Court
Participated in the 2025 Municipal Courts Week whereby our efforts for advocating traffic safety and
awareness were recognized by the Texas Municipal Court Education Center in Austin, Texas.
Participated in the 2026 State of Texas "Great Texas Warrant Round Up" clearing 605 warrants, while
generating $95,008 in revenue.
Collaborated with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair, & Sampson LLP for area-specific increased collection efforts
regarding defendants with outstanding warrants.
Audited all closed cases to ensure proper disposition and judgment.
Conducted comprehensive audits of all Texas Department of Criminal Justice Systems CJIS security
requirements, including division protocols, data handling, and security awareness training, ensuring all
employees with unescorted access to secure Municipal Court areas remain in full compliance.
Enhanced security by implementing electronic access control systems across all secured areas of the
Municipal Court.
In April 2026, presented an overview of Municipal Court operations at the Government Financial Officers
Association of Texas Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
Successfully completed annual court confidentiality training for all court personnel in accordance with the
Supreme Court of Texas guidelines.
Increased the utilization of text notifications to defendants in an effort to gain compliance and resolution
with citations, court appearance dates, payment due dates, and warrants.

Teen Court
In November 2025, Hurst-Euless-Bedford Teen Court hosted the annual Teen Court Association of Texas
Conference in Euless, Texas.
In March 2026, Hurst-Euless-Bedford Teen Court assisted Teen Courts across the State of Texas with the
Texas Teen Court Competition which was held at the Frisco Municipal Court in Frisco, Texas.
In May 2026, Hurst-Euless-Bedford Teen Court awarded two Teen Court graduating teen volunteers with
scholarships totaling $3,000.

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