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Jim Wells County, TX
Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Recent meetingsSep 11 – Oct 2

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Oct 2Jim Wells County pursues disaster recovery funds and advances retention pond pay applicationSep 30Jim Wells County adopts 2027 budget and sets tax rateSep 29Jim Wells County adopts 2027 budget and sets 2026 property tax rateSep 28Jim Wells County passes 2027 budget and tax rate while denying jail positionsSep 21Jim Wells County puts jail staff request on hold and approves drought and screwworm disaster declarationsSep 11Jim Wells County renews fiber internet for 8 facilities and honors Hunger Action Month

Issues to watch

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Local Disaster Declarations for Drought and Screwworms2027 Group Health Plan Renewal RatesJail Prisoner Detention and Medical Costssewer infrastructure funding

Development watch

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Jim Wells County Jail Evaluation Project #2026-CJ001Jail Facility Needs AnalysisJim Wells County Jail AssessmentLincoln Orange Grove Subdivision Re-plat

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