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Jim Wells County · issues
Topics getting the most attention in Jim Wells County, TX public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Jim Wells County is currently paying a premium to ship inmates to other counties because our local jail is outdated and overcrowded. Officials are now weighing a costly renovation or a new build, which will inevitably hit your tax bill.
Jim Wells County is struggling to balance the books because the price of housing and moving inmates is skyrocketing. This budget crunch means there's less cash available for other essential local services we rely on.