This article originally appeared on CBS19.
TYLER, Texas — The Smith County Commissioners Court approved several items, including awarding a contract to begin the new courthouse and parking garage project, during a swift meeting on Wednesday.
The commissioners approved a contract for the Smith County Courthouse and parking facility, appointing Hoar Construction, teaming with SCI Construction, to lead the bond project.
“We are excited about having our construction manager-at-risk on board to complete the planning process and start construction of our parking garage and courthouse,” Smith County Judge Neal Franklin said in a press release.
