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.
Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program Procurement
Two resolutions would let the county submit disaster recovery applications DRRP-200-1223 and DRRP-200-1224 through the Texas General Land Office. If funded, the money would support disaster recovery in Jim Wells County.
VTX1 Fiber Internet Renewal for Rural County Facilities
The county is upgrading its AT&T dedicated internet fiber service from bundled voice and data to high-speed internet only, boosting speeds to 1 Gbps while saving over $2,000 monthly.
GLO Storm Water Improvement Projects at K-Bar Ranch and Rancho Alegre
The county approved agreements with TxDOT to handle maintenance and drainage for stormwater mitigation projects at K-Bar Ranch and Rancho Alegre.
Retail Electric Power Procurement
The county approved locking in a 60-month retail electric contract with NRG through TIPS to protect against rising energy market volatility.