Notice of Possible Quorum

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 Annoucement for the Jim Wells County Rancho Alegre Waterline Replacement Project: Texas Department of Agriculture, TXCDBG Project, #CDV23-0313

Date:
Tuesday March 24,2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Location:
1634 Rosario St.,
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 Notice of Possible Quorum.pdf

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.

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Burn Ban In Effect
(March 13, 2025)

If you need a permit to burn material, please click on this link to register: Jim Wells County Prescribed Burn Notification.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Emergency Management Coordinator Lance Brown at 361-227-4812.

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.