Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Goes Live on YouTube on
July 10th, 2026 @ 9:00 A.M.

Click to view the Live Feed.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

Application Requirements for Appointment to
Jim Wells County, Constable, Precinct No. 4

The County Commissioners' Court is accepting applications from qualified individuals who are
interested in being considered for the appointment to fill the office of Constable, Precinct No. 4.

Applicants must submit the following:

• A Letter of Interest expressing your desire to be considered for the appointment.
• A current Resume outlining your qualifications, experience, and employment history.
• Copies of your TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement) credentials/certifications.

Application Deadline:

All required application materials must be received no later than the close of business on Friday,
July 17, 2026. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Applications may be submitted to:
Pedro "Pete" Trevino, Jr., County Judge's Office
200N Almond
Alice, TX 78332
361-668-5706

------Notice of Possible Quorum------
(No County Business to be conducted)

Pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, notice is hereby given that a possible quorum of the Jim Wells County Commissioners Court may be present at the following public event:

Event:
Groundbreaking Public Announcement for the Jim Wells County Rancho Alegre Project: Texas General Land Office, CDBG-MIT #22-085-027-D268

Date:
July 15, 2026

Time:
10:00 a.m.

Location:
156 County Road 129,
Alice, Texas 78332

The event is ceremonial in nature. No formal action, deliberation, or decision regarding county business will be made by the Commissioners' Court. The purpose of attendance is to participate in and observe the public announcement and groundbreaking for the above referenced grant project.

This notice is posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act to advise the public of the possible presence of a quorum of the Commissioners Court.

Public Service Announcement

Please be informed that the Trains is passing through Jim Wells County, Texas, faster following railroad track upgrades.  Follow recently completed track infrastructure upgrades in the region, the maximum track speed for freight trains operating through Jim Wells County, Texas will rise this week.  Effective on April 24, trains will pass through the area at a maximum of 60 mph, up from the current maximum of 50-55 mph.

For more information on this announcement, please click on this attachment: CPKC-Train Speed PSA Jim Wells County 23APR26.pdf

Public Notice

Temporary Contact Information for Precinct #3 Justice of the Peace

The Jim Wells County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Office has implemented a new phone system. During the transition period, while the porting of existing telephone numbers is being completed, please use the temporary contact numbers listed below:

Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

Main Office: (361) 415-7763
Main Fax: (361) 415-7786

Precinct 3 Constable's Office

Office Phone: (361) 415-7680

These numbers are temporary and will remain in service until the number porting process has been successfully completed.  Additional updates will be posted on the County Website as they become available.

Safety Nuisance Abatement Procedures

The Jim Wells County Commissioners Court had adopted Nuisance Abatement Procedures on May 13th, 2024. Click here to read the Jim Wells County Nuisance Abatement Procedures. Please visit the Jim Wells County Safety & Inspection Department webpage.

See All Events

State of Texas Emergency
Assistance Registry (STEAR)

The State of Texas offers the option to register with the STEAR program, a free registry that provides local emergency management planners and responders with information related to your needs during an emergency.

Who Should Register?

• People with disabilities
• People who are medically fragile
• People with functional needs such as:
  • Limited Mobility
  • Communication barriers
  • Require additional medical assistance during an emergency event
  • Require personal care assistance
• People who require transportation assistance

Register online at stear.tdem.texas.gov.

Call 2-1-1 or use your video phone relay option of choice.

Registering in STEAR DOES NOT guarantee you will receive a specific service during emergencies.

504 Home Repair Program

There will be an Informational Session on April 22, 2026, 2:00 p.m. at the Jim Wells County Fairgrounds located at 3001 S. Johnson Street, Alice, Texas, 78332.  The Section 504 Home Repair Program provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes, or provides grants to elderly very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards.

Please see the attached for information: 
504 Home Repair Program.pdf