Veterans have an advocate in San Saba County

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Catching up with the

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  • Phil Pall, San Saba County Veterans Services Officer
    Phil Pall, San Saba County Veterans Services Officer
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Mr. Phil Pall was hired by the San Saba County Commissioners’ Court to be the Veterans Services Officer on November 1st. Mr. Pall stated he is here for veterans to help them file a claim, a disability claim, a pension claim, to harness their VA benefits and help to guide them through the maze of the VA.

Mr. Pall has been in Texas since 2007. He is a retired military officer; he served 21 1/2 years as a Navy officer. His father was a veteran. His son is in active duty Air Force. He said he has a lot of military in his blood.

Mr. Pall is accredited through the VA and has certifications and a lot of experience. He stated he has been doing this work for six years in Burnet County; he's been doing it since the spring in Lampasas County. And now he has taken over San Saba County.

He has the ability to see inside the VA files, and he knows all the VA forms. He is here to help you know what is out there and how to get the most out of your benefits.

Mr Pall lives down in the Burnet area, but he has an office in the basement floor of the San Saba County Courthouse. He said he really cares about Veterans. The best way to reach him to find out about possible VA benefits is by his cell number 830-347-0512.

Commissioners

The Commissioners’ Court typically meets twice a month, and the meetings are open to the public who was welcomed and encouraged to attend.

The meetings are opened by Judge Jody Fauley and start with prayer and the pledges to the American flag and the Texas flag.

The following information is compiled from approved minutes of Commissioners’ Court meetings and were provided by The District Clerk's Office.

October 30, 2023

The following items were approved by the Court:

• Hiring of Mr. Phil Pall as San Saba County Veterans Services Officer

• Proposed holiday schedule for San Saba County for year 2024

• Resolution authorizing County Grant F/Y 2024 Home Delivered Meals Grant Program for HCCAA

• Regional Public Defender for Capital Cases for FY 20242025 Biennium.

• Line item transfers as presented by County Treasurer Lois VanBeck.

• Accounts payable All were reminded of benefits day December 5th at the Civic center.

The burn ban was lifted on October 16th 2023.

Minutes from November meetings will be available once they are approved by the Court.