Brazos County commissioners switch providers of transporting the deceased to autopsies for the second time in as many months

This podcast contains comments from the May 19, 2026 Brazos County commission meeting.For the second time in as many months, Brazos County commissioners switch funeral homes to transport the deceased to autopsies.On April 21, commissioners reluctantly approve tripling the payment for transporting the deceased to medical examiners offices in Austin and San Antonio from $500 to $1,500 for reach round trip.At the commission's May 19th meeting, unanimous approval was given to a two year contract where the price depends on the location of the transport and when it happens.If the transport is to the Brazos County medical examiner's office, the cost is $700 dollars regardless of the day. If the transport is to Austin the cost is $1,100 dollars during the week and $1,300 on the weekend.And the price to transport to San Antonio is $1,300 during the week and $1,500 on the weekend.Click HERE to read and download the agreement that was approved at the May 19, 2026 Brazos County commission meeting.