# Texas Record > Public meeting transcripts, searchable and accessible Full content with AI summaries: [https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/llms-full.txt](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/llms-full.txt) Sitemap: [https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/sitemap.xml](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/sitemap.xml) ## For AI agents - Markdown pages: append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for a plain-markdown version, including full meeting transcripts. Example: https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/2b5f4a86-e607-4df2-9af4-698d2f0baf47.md - Search endpoint: `GET https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/llms/search?q=your+query` returns plain-text, citation-shaped results (add `format=json` for JSON). - Anonymous: this city only, up to 5 results, no speaker names. - With an API key (`Authorization: Bearer ock_live_…` header or `&key=` param): statewide scope, official speaker names, up to 20 results, per your plan. 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[2026-10-02 — Jim Wells County pursues disaster recovery funds and advances retention pond pay application](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/656532df-9a1a-48d9-a855-6ca00c1a2caf): Commissioner's Court - [2026-09-30 — Jim Wells County adopts 2027 budget and sets tax rate](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/94288b5f-f2cb-4763-a182-8d61693c5804): Commissioner's Court - [2026-09-29 — Jim Wells County adopts 2027 budget and sets 2026 property tax rate](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/35d2b903-bd7c-4b80-a191-79bf1764ea5c): Commissioner's Court - [2026-09-28 — Jim Wells County passes 2027 budget and tax rate while denying jail positions](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/87c3fc24-e18d-423b-92d5-82713d07fe5d): Commissioner's Court - [2026-09-21 — Jim Wells County puts jail staff request on hold and approves drought and screwworm disaster declarations](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/e807c6ea-2777-4264-adf1-b9111dd32526): Commissioner's Court - [2026-09-11 — Jim Wells County renews fiber internet for 8 facilities and honors Hunger Action Month](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/733a5853-f02d-4acb-bbef-a7de6a9082c5): Commissioner's Court - [2026-09-04 — Jim Wells County tackles jail evaluation and tight 2027 budget, adding funds for prisoner housing.](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/951b2721-4023-4f83-a7c9-f50820f63f10): Commissioner's Court - [2026-09-02 — Jim Wells County kicks off 2027 budget talks, aiming to hold the line on property tax rates](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/3fbf9032-22a9-4c71-b971-cb1eab8aa94f): Commissioner's Court - [2026-08-31 — Jim Wells County passes burn ban, starts tax rate talks, and moves ahead with jail evaluation bids](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/64468f85-171c-489e-822c-88b63a08f67e): Commissioner's Court - [2026-08-14 — Jim Wells County adopts new right-of-way rules to clear road hazards](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/d1079568-1c7e-4d27-aad2-d83eaa9424b4): Commissioner's Court - [2026-08-07 — Jim Wells County ends jail study talks to open new bids and extends disaster declarations](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/caa5d070-78a5-4b88-97d4-ca2a7d5a4406): Commissioner's Court - [2026-07-31 — Jim Wells County Approves Tax Deal for Dunham Sports and Updates Ambulance Grant](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/c1e1a5ae-acac-4c15-8e13-69c462f80c07): Commissioner's Court - [2026-07-24 — Jim Wells County tackles jail studies, inmate debt, and constable appointment](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/2965de04-9b68-4336-ade1-255446fc9ae9): Commissioner's Court - [2026-07-10 — Jim Wells County funds emergency radio upgrade and cybersecurity software to protect local data](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/edcc12c8-4631-4160-b05e-d84d06cf7774): Commissioner's Court - [2026-07-02 — Jim Wells County takes step to assess jail with architectural and engineering RFQ](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/847a3ecc-1179-4a38-bcc2-06e2fee5c0d9): Commissioner's Court - [2026-06-26 — Jim Wells County tackles jail capacity, fairgrounds fees, and landfill road fixes](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/1109e12d-dd92-41ac-8f1d-092a9c741c97): Commissioner's Court - [2026-06-12 — County okays phone system switch, disaster declaration for screwworm, and jail transport debate](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/670141ec-d878-413f-b670-7d12886c68c1): Commissioner's Court - [2026-05-22 — Jim Wells County scores $350K state grant for a new ambulance and talks flash flood prep](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/68303da2-26d3-4cb4-be0b-e08222a1305b): Commissioner's Court - [2026-05-08 — County explores new phone system, approves equipment auction, and addresses inmate costs](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/226d8101-39d9-4320-9f95-64ea82909622): Commissioner's Court - [2026-05-01 — Jim Wells County extends disaster declaration and upgrades voting machines for primary runoff](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/2ae115bd-82a2-4869-87dc-bcc08f3a66dc): Commissioner's Court - [2026-04-24 — Jim Wells County declares a drought emergency as water concerns grow](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/3be37118-3347-444d-9af5-a38c94561c98): Commissioner's Court - [2026-04-10 — Jim Wells County approves GEO Group contract to house inmates and ease jail costs](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/070775ec-5221-41cd-a753-eeb5557f2266): Commissioner's Court - [2026-03-27 — Jim Wells County moves ahead with jail needs study and approves $200K for Orange Grove fire truck](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/93cd90cc-da42-4db1-83a1-55042cddd2ef): Commissioner's Court - [2026-03-13 — Jim Wells County Grapples with $960K Unpaid Inmate Bill and Extends Burn Ban](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/f65262af-fe83-4d31-8f9c-78b627dee31f): Commissioner's Court - [2026-02-27 — Jim Wells County Opens Bids for CDBG-DR Mitigation and Approves New K-9](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/e35ea8d6-772a-4515-9115-e493ae4572f1): Commissioner's Court - [2026-02-13 — Jim Wells County tackles inmate transport costs, police car leases, and renames old bank building](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/3b922ce5-28a9-41e5-919c-1dfac35eede4): Commissioner's Court - [2026-01-29 — Jim Wells County awards $356K contract for Rancho Alegre water line upgrades](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/9c6eeaab-d550-4af9-8aa0-e7cace82a4e6): Commissioner's Court - [2026-01-23 — County Prepares for Freeze, Approves New Ambulance Grant & Website Host](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/20e84d3b-747b-433c-9dc6-82a671a51b40): Commissioner's Court - [2026-01-12 — Jim Wells County extends burn ban as drought index climbs past 600](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/2bfa9c01-d591-446d-b48e-405926b9ac08): Commissioner's Court - [2026-01-09 — Jim Wells County votes to buy new voting machines and steps up crackdown on illegal dumping.](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/meetings/f7bdb053-9ea2-430a-9d3f-aefedc811beb): Commissioner's Court ## Civic issues (33) - [Proposed 2026 Tax Rate and 2027 Budget Planning](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/county-budget): budget · priority: critical - [Jail Prisoner Detention and Medical Costs](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/jail-safety-compliance): public-safety · priority: critical - [Jail Facility Evaluation](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/jail-infrastructure-and-budget): budget · priority: critical - [Local Disaster Declarations for Drought and Screwworms](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/local-disaster-declarations-for-drought-and-screwworms): public-safety · priority: critical - [Public Health and Safety Services](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/public-health-and-safety-services): public-safety · priority: critical - [GLO Storm Water Improvement Projects at K-Bar Ranch and Rancho Alegre](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/glo-storm-water-improvement-projects-at-k-bar-ranch-and-rancho-alegre): water-utilities · priority: high - [public safety](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/public-safety): public-safety · priority: critical - [Animal Control Order Update](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/animal-control-order-update): public-safety · priority: medium - [South Johnson Street Reconstruction](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/infrastructure-improvement): general · priority: high - [Cybersecurity Infrastructure](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/cybersecurity-infrastructure): public-safety · priority: high - [New World Screwworm Disaster Declaration](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/emergency-declaration): public-safety · priority: critical - [Extreme Drought and 90-Day Outdoor Burn Ban](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/water-resource-management): environment · priority: critical - [Tecolote Water Project](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/water-infrastructure): environment · priority: high - [public safety enforcement](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/public-safety-enforcement): public-safety · priority: high - [Emergency Warning Siren Relocation](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/emergency-services-infrastructure): public-safety · priority: critical - [VTX1 Fiber Internet Renewal for Rural County Facilities](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/vtx1-fiber-internet-renewal-for-rural-county-facilities): water-utilities · priority: medium - [Homeowner Reconstruction Assistance Program RFPs](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/affordable-housing): development · priority: medium - [Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program Procurement](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/disaster-recovery-reallocation-program-procurement): water-utilities · priority: high - [Retail Electric Power Procurement](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/retail-electric-power-procurement): water-utilities · priority: medium - [2027 Group Health Plan Renewal Rates](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/2027-group-health-plan-renewal-rates): taxes-budget · priority: high - [Economic Development Agreement](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/economic-development): development · priority: high - [State of the City address](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/state-of-the-city-address): general · priority: medium - [sewer infrastructure funding](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/sewer-infrastructure-funding): budget · priority: medium - [County Right-of-Way Obstruction Enforcement](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/county-right-of-way-obstruction-enforcement): roads · priority: high - [illegal dumping enforcement](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/illegal-dumping-enforcement): general · priority: medium - [economic development and federal facility siting](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/economic-development-and-federal-facility-siting): development · priority: medium - [Voting System Upgrade](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/county-administration): general · priority: medium - [local political shift](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/local-political-shift): general · priority: medium - [election candidacy](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/election-candidacy): governance · priority: medium - [disposal well regulation](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/disposal-well-regulation): general · priority: high - [mayoral appointment](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/mayoral-appointment): governance · priority: high - [county strategic planning](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/county-strategic-planning): general · priority: high - [property tax valuation](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/issues/property-tax-valuation): budget · priority: high ## Development applications (12) - [Jim Wells County Jail Evaluation Project #2026-CJ001](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/development/jim-wells-county-jail-evaluation-project-2026-cj001): other · approved - [Jail Facility Needs Analysis](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/development/jail-facility-needs-analysis): other · denied - [Jim Wells County Jail Assessment](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/development/jim-wells-county-jail-assessment): other · pending - [Lincoln Orange Grove Subdivision Re-plat](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/development/lincoln-orange-grove-subdivision-re-plat): subdivision · approved - [Saddle Creek (TIRZ No. 3)](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/development/saddle-creek-tirz-no-3): other · approved - [Communication Tower Ordinance](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/development/communication-tower-ordinance): other · approved - [CR 308 Bridge Replacement](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/development/cr-308-bridge-replacement): other · approved - [SOJ PL, LLC Platting Exemption](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/development/soj-pl-llc-platting-exemption): other · approved - [Subdivision on County Road 118](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/development/subdivision-on-county-road-118): subdivision · tabled - [CDBG-DR Mitigation Project (Rancho Alegre)](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/development/cdbg-dr-mitigation-project-rancho-alegre): other · under-review - [Rancho Alegre Waterline Replacement Project](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/development/rancho-alegre-waterline-replacement-project): other · approved - [Waterline Replacement (CDV23-0313)](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/development/waterline-replacement-cdv23-0313): other · approved ## Community topics (50) - [Public Testimony](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/public-testimony): schools - [Severe Weather and Flood Monitoring](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/severe-weather-and-flood-monitoring): public-safety - [Alice ISD](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/alice-isd): schools - [Food pantry service metrics](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/food-pantry-service-metrics): community-services - [Community Action Corporation services and grant](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/community-action-corporation-services-and-grant): community-services - [2027 County Budget and Tax Rate](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/2027-county-budget-and-tax-rate): roads - [HALO Flight operational update](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/halo-flight-operational-update): public-safety - [Road Improvements](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/road-improvements): roads - [REAL regional facility and transportation](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/real-regional-facility-and-transportation): community-services - [Hunger Action Month and REAL Food Pantries](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/hunger-action-month-and-real-food-pantries): community-services - [Fairgrounds](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/fairgrounds): parks-rec - [Jail capacity crisis and outsourcing costs](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/jail-capacity-crisis-and-outsourcing-costs): public-safety - [Sheriff's department budget and prisoner detention](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/sheriffs-department-budget-and-prisoner-detention): public-safety - [Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 staffing and budget](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/justice-of-the-peace-precinct-5-staffing-and-budget): budget - [telecommunications](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/telecommunications): business-jobs - [Countywide Emergency Radio Communication Upgrade](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/countywide-emergency-radio-communication-upgrade): public-safety - [Coastal Bend College Updates](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/coastal-bend-college-updates): schools - [Road Conditions](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/road-conditions): roads - [New World Screwworm](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/new-world-screwworm): environment - [Water Supply & Drought](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/water-supply-drought): water-utilities - [Spay and Neuter Program & Data Centers](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/spay-and-neuter-program-data-centers): parks-rec - [Prisoner Transport Funding](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/prisoner-transport-funding): public-safety - [New World Screwworm Update](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/new-world-screwworm-update): environment - [Flood Mitigation Groundbreaking](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/flood-mitigation-groundbreaking): roads - [Road Maintenance](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/road-maintenance): roads - [USDA 504 Senior Home Repair Program & Proclamation](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/usda-504-senior-home-repair-program-proclamation): development - [New World Screwworm Threat](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/new-world-screwworm-threat): environment - [Cybersecurity and CJIS Compliance Software](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/cybersecurity-and-cjis-compliance-software): technology - [Inmate Transport](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/inmate-transport): public-safety - [County Jail Overcrowding and Facility Needs Analysis](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/county-jail-overcrowding-and-facility-needs-analysis): public-safety - [County Burn Ban](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/county-burn-ban): public-safety - [County Property Purchases](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/county-property-purchases): taxes-budget - [Lemonade Day](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/lemonade-day): business-jobs - [Fair Housing Month](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/fair-housing-month): development - [504 Home Repair Program](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/504-home-repair-program): public-safety - [Alice ISD Success](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/alice-isd-success): schools - [Senior Home Repair Program](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/senior-home-repair-program): public-safety - [Burn Ban Update](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/burn-ban-update): environment - [ICE Engineering Contracts](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/ice-engineering-contracts): development - [Education & Workforce](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/education-workforce): business-jobs - [TIRZ No. 3 Saddle Creek](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/tirz-no-3-saddle-creek): business-jobs - [Soil & Water Conservation](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/soil-water-conservation): environment - [zoning](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/zoning): development - [County Electricity Contract](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/county-electricity-contract): water-utilities - [Fairgrounds Usage and Fee Waiver for Boxing Event](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/fairgrounds-usage-and-fee-waiver-for-boxing-event): parks-rec - [Vested Networks Telecommunications Agreement](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/vested-networks-telecommunications-agreement): water-utilities - [Countywide Emergency Radio Communication Upgrade & Cybersecurity](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/countywide-emergency-radio-communication-upgrade-cybersecurity): public-safety - [Reserve Deputy Constables](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/reserve-deputy-constables): public-safety - [Coastal Bend College Update](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/coastal-bend-college-update): schools - [West Alice Youth Center Funding](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/community/west-alice-youth-center-funding): parks-rec ## Officials (9) - [Pedro "Pete" Trevino Jr.](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/officials/pedro-pete-trevino-jr): County Judge - [George Aguilar](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/officials/george-aguilar): Commissioner Precinct 1 - [Ventura Garcia Jr.](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/officials/ventura-garcia-jr): Commissioner Precinct 2 - [Renee K. Chapa](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/officials/renee-k-chapa): Commissioner Precinct 3 - [Mauricio "Wicho" Gonzalez](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/officials/mauricio-wicho-gonzalez): Commissioner Precinct 4 - [Noe Gamez](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/officials/noe-gamez): County Auditor — Administration - [Mark Dominguez](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/officials/mark-dominguez): County Treasurer — Administration - [J.C. Perez, III](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/officials/jc-perez-iii): County Clerk — Administration - [Michael Guerra](https://mytexasrecord.org/jimwellscounty/officials/michael-guerra): County Attorney — Administration