Jim Wells County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Jim Wells County, TX public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Animal Control Order Update
The court will consider adopting a new animal control order for unincorporated areas, replacing the 2018 rules.
State Grant Funding for New County Ambulance
Jim Wells County received a $350,000 state grant to purchase a brand-new ambulance, which will be added to the county rotation and operated by Allegiance to improve emergency response times.
Jail Prisoner Detention and Medical Costs
Sheriff Guy Baker requested five additional correctional officer positions to safely house more inmates locally and cut down on expensive out-of-county housing costs. Commissioners tabled the request to review numbers during upcoming budget workshops.
Local Disaster Declarations for Drought and Screwworms
The court extended its disaster declaration for the New World screwworm threat to livestock and wildlife, and readopted a disaster declaration for severe drought conditions impacting public water supplies.