Jim Wells County Commissioners Court will have a Special Meeting at the courthouse to discuss and consider adoption of the 2019 Jim Wells County Budget, to discuss and consider setting the 2018 Tax Rate for Jim Wells County, and to discuss and consider ratifying the Property Tax reflected in the 2019 Budget. The Commissioners Court Meeting will start at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 28th, 2018. Click here to view the Commissioner's Agenda.

Jim Wells County Commissioners Court will have a Special Meeting at the courthouse to consider presentation by Sheriff Daniel Bueno of the Proposed 2019 Forteiture Budget, to discuss and consider an action on a resolution to apply for HOME Reservation agreement, to consider and act upon authorizing the County Judge to sign the 2019 RAMP Grant issued by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Office of Aviation for routine maintenance projects and for lower cost airport improvements, and to consider budget amendments for several county departments. Other agenda items listed on Commissioner's agenda will be discussed in the meeting. The Commissioners Court Meeting will start at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 28th, 2018. Click here to view the Commissioner's Agenda.

Jim Wells County Commissioners Court will have a Special Meeting at the courthouse to consider salary and personal expenses grievances, to discuss and consider adoption of the 2019 Jim Wells County Budget, and to discuss and consider setting the 2018 Tax Rate for Jim Wells County. Other agenda items listed on Commissioner's agenda will be discussed in the meeting. The Commissioners Court Meeting will start at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 26th, 2018. Click here to view the Commissioner's Agenda.

Jim Wells County Juvenile Board will have a public meeting to discuss and consider approval of entering into a cooperative working agreement between Jim Wells County Juvenile Probation Department and Community Action Corporation of South Texas for mental health and substance abuse services, to discuss and consider approval of the funding allocation from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department in connection with the State Financial Assistance Contract for the 2018-2019 Biennium, to discuss and consider approval of salary increases for all personnel of the Jim Wells County Juvenile Probation Department paid for out of State Funded Grant. Other agenda items listed on the Juvenile Board agenda will be discussed in the meeting. Due to construction works, the Juvenile Board Meeting will be held at the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Training Center at 300 N. Cameron Street, Alice, Texas 78332 on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 8:30 am.  Click here to view the Juvenile Board Agenda.

Jim Wells County Commissioners Court will have a Regular Meeting to discuss and consider VFW Post 8621 10 Mile Veteran's Day Run, to discuss and consider appointment of Floodplain Administrator and compensation, to hold 2019 Budget Workshop session, and to consider budget amendments for several county departments. Other agenda items listed on Commissioner's agenda will be discussed in the meeting. Due to construction works, the Commissioners Court Meeting will be held at the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Training Center at 300 N. Cameron Street, Alice, Texas 78332 on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 10:00 am.  Click here to view the Commissioner's Agenda.

Jim Wells County Commissioners Court will have a Special Meeting to discuss and consider year 2018 proposed tax rate, to discuss and consider year 2019 Proposed Budget, to consider and take action to convert the intersection of Whitney and Second Streets in Ben Bolt, and to consider budget amendments for several county departments. Other agenda items listed on Commissioner's agenda will be discussed in the meeting. Due to construction works, the Commissioners Court Meeting will be held at the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Training Center at 300 N. Cameron Street, Alice, Texas 78332 on Monday, August 27, 2018 at 10:00 am.Click here to view the Commissioner's Agenda.

The Disaster recovery centers are closing in Jim Wells and Cameron counties as follows:

• Disaster Recovery Center in Premont, TX (Jim Wells County)
  • Distance Learning Center
    439 SW 4th Street
    Premont, Texas 78375
• Last day of operation: Thursday, August 23, 2018, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Disaster Recovery Center in La Feria (Cameron County)
  • FEMA Safety Room
    1001 Pancho Maples Drive
    La Feria, Texas 78559
• Last day of operation: Saturday, August 25, 2018, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Disaster recovery centers in Weslaco, Mission, McAllen, and Alice will continue operating until further notice. Centers in Weslaco, Mission, and McAllen are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Closed Sunday.

The Disaster Recovery Center in Alice is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Closed Sunday.

To find a disaster recovery center, visit http://fema.gov/drc, or call 1-800-621-3362. TTY call 1-800-462-7585.

Click here to read full FEMA Media Advisory

Jim Wells County Commissioners Court will have a Regular Meeting to discuss and consider installation of Road Bore Crossing, to discuss and consider accepting sealed bids for seal coat projects for Precinct #2 Commissioner Ventura Garcia, to consider Presentation by Elizabeth Vargas with SBA Federal Disaster Loans, and to consider budget amendments for several county departments. Other agenda items listed on Commissioner's agenda will be discussed in the meeting. Due to construction works, the Commissioners Court Meeting will be held at the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Training Center at 300 N. Cameron Street, Alice, Texas 78332 on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 10:00 am.Click here to view the Commissioner's Agenda.

The Office of the Jim Wells County Judge Pedro "Pete" Trevino, Jr. issued a press release as follow;


Jim Wells County added to the Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance. Disaster Recovery Centers opening in Jim Wells County.

Old Alice Boys and Girls Club of Alice
3001 Old Kingsville
Alice, Texas 78332

The Disaster Recovery Center in Alice will open Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at 1 pm. The Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday.


Distance Learning Center
439 SW 4th Street
Premont, Texas 78375

The Disaster Recovery Center in Premont will open Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at 1 pm. Regular hours will start Wednesday, August 8th. The Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday.

The Office of the Jim Wells County Judge Pedro "Pete" Trevino, Jr. issued a press release addressing disaster response and recovery in Jim Wells County.>Click here to view the Press Releas.

Jim Wells County Commissioners Court will have a Regular Meeting at the courthouse to discuss and consider allowing Mario Garcia (operator of 92.1 KOPY Radio Station) to sell alcoholic beverages at the Jim Wells County Fair Grounds on March 31, 2018, to consider presentation of the 2017 Racial Profiling statistics for the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office, to discuss and approve voting locations for the March 6, 2018 Primary Elections, to discuss and consider voting on Saturday February 24, 2018, and to consider budget amendments for several county departments. Other agenda items listed on Commissioner's agenda will be discussed in the meeting. The Commissioners Court Meeting will start at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 12th, 2018. Click here to view the Commissioner's Agenda.

Jim Wells County Commissioners Court will have a Special Meeting at the courthouse to discuss and consider approving Health Agent Position in County Agent Department, to consider appointing Fire Commissioners' ESD #1 Statement of Officer and Elected Officials, to discuss and consider accepting $150,000 grant from the Wyatt Foundation, and to consider budget amendments for Jim Wells County Clerk. Other agenda items listed on Commissioner's agenda will be discussed in the meeting. The Commissioners Court Meeting will start at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 26th, 2018. Click here to view the Commissioner's Agenda.