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COUNTY • Jones County, TX
Jones County
Population / Scale
14,868
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.54112
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$9.9M
+3.1% YoY • +16.5% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$4.36M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.3 pts
1Y: +1.1 pts • 10Y: +1.4 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +0.5 pts
78.6 (B) → 79.1 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+16.5% (5Y)
10Y: +36.3% • Since '00: +148.9%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0778
FY 22: $0.6189 → FY 27: $0.5411
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 78.6 (B)'10: 78.3 (B)'17: 77.7 (B)'22: 77.8 (B)'27: 79.1 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $4.0M'10: $5.6M'17: $7.2M'22: $8.5M'27: $9.9M
Elected & Governing Officials (14)
CC
Chad Cowan
County Attorney
kellie.hawes@co.jones.tx.us
CG
Cheryl Guernsey
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
cheryl.guernsey@co.jones.tx.us
DS
Dale Spurgin
County Judge
dale.spurgin@co.jones.tx.us
DC
Danny Collett
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
DJ
Danny Jimenez
County Sheriff
jonescoso@co.jones.tx.us
GJ
Gloria J. Little
County Tax Assessor-Collector
gloria.little@co.jones.tx.us
IM
Isaac M. Castro
District Attorney
259da@co.jones.tx.us
JT
Joel T. Sprayberry
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
KS
Kristian Smith
County Treasurer
kristian.smith@co.jones.tx.us
LH
Lacey Hansen
District Clerk
lacey.hansen@co.jones.tx.us
LJ
LeeAnn Jennings
County Clerk
leeann.jennings@co.jones.tx.us
LV
Lonnie Vivian
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
NP
Nic Puente
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
nic.puente@co.jones.tx.us
RS
Roy Spalding
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 79.1 (B)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Jones County
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($9,862,443) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.541120 per $100 valuation: $0.508779 M&O + $0.032341 I&S) for Jones County. Source: Jones County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$9.9M
General Fund
$8.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$663
Public Safety: $4.5M (46%)
0Public Works: $0.7M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $2.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.54112 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+2.6% YoYFreedom Score: 78 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Jones County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($9,570,542) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.536293 per $100 valuation) for Jones County.
Total Appropriation
$9.6M
General Fund
$8.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$644
Public Safety: $4.3M (45%)
0Public Works: $0.6M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $1.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.536293 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 77.9 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Jones County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($9,327,427) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.558096 per $100 valuation) for Jones County.
Total Appropriation
$9.3M
General Fund
$7.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$627
Public Safety: $4.1M (44%)
0Public Works: $0.6M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $1.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.558096 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 77.8 (B)• Adopted Sep 8, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Jones County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Jones County (Jones County) totaling $9,032,953. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9866 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$9.0M
General Fund
$7.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$608
Public Safety: $4.0M (44%)
0Public Works: $0.6M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $1.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.986555 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 77.9 (B)• Adopted Sep 8, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Jones County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Jones County (Jones County) totaling $8,750,318. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5508 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$8.8M
General Fund
$7.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$589
Public Safety: $3.9M (44%)
0Public Works: $0.6M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $1.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.550786 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$9.86M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.3MPer Capita: $663Tax Rate: $0.54112Freedom: 79.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$9.57M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $644Tax Rate: $0.536293Freedom: 78 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$9.33M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.7MPer Capita: $627Tax Rate: $0.558096Freedom: 77.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$9.03M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.4MPer Capita: $608Tax Rate: $0.986555Freedom: 77.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$8.75M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $589Tax Rate: $0.550786Freedom: 77.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$8.46M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $569Tax Rate: $0.618948Freedom: 77.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$8.21M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $552Tax Rate: $0.622043Freedom: 77.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$7.93M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $533Tax Rate: $0.629508Freedom: 77.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$7.69M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $518Tax Rate: $0.642098Freedom: 77.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$7.44M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $500Tax Rate: $0.654298Freedom: 77.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$7.24M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $487Tax Rate: $0.652989Freedom: 77.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$6.96M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.7MPer Capita: $468Tax Rate: $0.65756Freedom: 77.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$6.72M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $452Tax Rate: $0.658218Freedom: 77.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$6.45M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $434Tax Rate: $0.654269Freedom: 78 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$6.21M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $418Tax Rate: $0.653615Freedom: 78.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$5.99M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $403Tax Rate: $0.651001Freedom: 78.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$5.76M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $387Tax Rate: $0.652303Freedom: 78.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$5.55M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $373Tax Rate: $0.653608Freedom: 78.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$5.33M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $358Tax Rate: $0.65949Freedom: 78.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$5.14M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $346Tax Rate: $0.658171Freedom: 78.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$5.01M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $337Tax Rate: $0.654222Freedom: 78.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$4.83M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $325Tax Rate: $0.654876Freedom: 78.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$4.66M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $313Tax Rate: $0.660115Freedom: 78.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$4.47M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $301Tax Rate: $0.662755Freedom: 78.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$4.34M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $292Tax Rate: $0.666069Freedom: 78.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$4.21M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $283Tax Rate: $0.664071Freedom: 78.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$4.11M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $276Tax Rate: $0.660087Freedom: 78.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$3.96M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $266Tax Rate: $0.664048Freedom: 78.6 (B)
Official PDFActive Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations
Search All Orders & Regulations →Order 2026-HOLIDAY-SCHEDULE • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
2026 Holiday Schedule (Jones County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Jones County official repository (https://www.co.jones.tx.us/upload/page/1299/holidays...
Order 2027-HOLIDAY-SCHEDULE • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
2027 Holiday Schedule (Jones County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Jones County official repository (https://www.co.jones.tx.us/upload/page/1299/2027 hol...
Order Ch. 4 • ZoningOverreach: 36/100
Floodplain Management & Drainage Damage Prevention Order (Jones County)
Designates flood hazard areas, development permit requirements, minimum finished floor elevations, and drainageway protection standards pursuant to Texas Water ...
Order Ch. 5 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 30/100
County Roads, Right-of-Way Utility Installation & Weight Limits (Jones County)
Regulates county road classifications, culvert and driveway permits, pipeline and utility road-crossing standards, and heavy commercial vehicle load limits unde...
Order Ch. 6 • Public SafetyOverreach: 35/100
Outdoor Burning, Fireworks & Emergency Management Regulations (Jones County)
Governs drought-condition burn bans, restricted fireworks declarations, and county emergency management procedures under Texas Local Government Code Section 352...
Order Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 22/100
Commissioners Court Governance & Precinct Administration (Jones County)
Governs Commissioners Court regular and special terms, agenda procedures, county officer bonds, and precinct administration pursuant to Texas Local Government C...
Order Ch. 2 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 42/100
County Subdivision & Infrastructure Development Regulations (Jones County)
Establishes minimum road construction standards, drainage specifications, lot frontage requirements, and plat approval procedures for unincorporated areas under...
Order Ch. 3 • Public HealthOverreach: 38/100
On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) & Environmental Health Order (Jones County)
Adopts TCEQ rules for septic system permitting, lot size minimums, installation inspections, and nuisance abatement in unincorporated county territory under Tex...
Order Ch. 8 • Public HealthOverreach: 34/100
Public Nuisance Abatement, Junked Vehicles & Litter Control (Jones County)
Provides procedures for abating public health nuisances, illegal dumping, and unsanitary conditions on unincorporated premises pursuant to Texas Health and Safe...
Order Ch. 7 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 44/100
Ad Valorem Tax Levy, Homestead Exemptions & Fiscal Administration (Jones County)
Establishes annual county general fund and road & bridge tax levies, optional homestead and senior/disabled tax exemptions, and county purchasing procedures und...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 15/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Jones County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 15/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Jones County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Jones County totaling $9...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 15/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Jones County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 15/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Jones County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Jones County totaling $8...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 15/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Jones County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 15/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Jones County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Jones County totaling $8...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 15/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Jones County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Jones County totaling $8...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 15/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Jones County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 15/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Jones County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Jones County totaling $7...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 15/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Jones County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 15/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Jones County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Jones County totaling $7...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 15/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Jones County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 15/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Jones County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 15/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Jones County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Jones County totaling $7...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 15/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Jones County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Jones County totaling $7...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
GENERAL • 2025-09-01
September 2025 Jones County Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 5,863 (58.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Sheriff
Danny Jimenez (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,159 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Roy Spalding (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,159 votes)County Judge
Dale Spurgin (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,159 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Danny Collett (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,159 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Joel T. Sprayberry (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,159 votes)District Clerk
Lacey Hansen (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,159 votes)County Treasurer
Kristian Smith (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,159 votes)District Attorney
Isaac M. Castro (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,159 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Cheryl Guernsey (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,159 votes)County Tax Assessor-Collector
Gloria J. Little (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,159 votes)County Attorney
Chad Cowan (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,159 votes)County Clerk
LeeAnn Jennings (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,159 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Lonnie Vivian (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,159 votes)Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Nic Puente (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,159 votes)GENERAL • 2023-11-07
November 2023 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,719 (17.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
67.0% (1,152 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (567 votes)GENERAL • 2022-11-08
November 2022 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,022 (20.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
54.0% (1,092 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (930 votes)GENERAL • 2021-11-02
November 2021 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,517 (15.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
57.0% (865 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (652 votes)GENERAL • 2020-11-03
November 2020 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,033 (30.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
69.0% (2,093 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (940 votes)GENERAL • 2019-11-05
November 2019 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,033 (30.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
65.0% (1,971 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (1,062 votes)GENERAL • 2018-11-06
November 2018 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,730 (27.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
70.0% (1,911 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (819 votes)GENERAL • 2017-11-07
November 2017 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,629 (26.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
54.0% (1,420 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (1,209 votes)GENERAL • 2016-11-08
November 2016 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,325 (23.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
65.0% (1,511 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (814 votes)GENERAL • 2015-11-03
November 2015 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,123 (21.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
65.0% (1,380 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (743 votes)GENERAL • 2014-11-04
November 2014 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,134 (31.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
55.0% (1,724 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (1,410 votes)GENERAL • 2013-11-05
November 2013 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,618 (16.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
55.0% (890 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (728 votes)GENERAL • 2012-11-06
November 2012 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,618 (16.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
54.0% (874 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (744 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2011-11-08
November 2011 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,033 (30.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
54.0% (1,638 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (1,395 votes)GENERAL • 2010-11-02
November 2010 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,618 (16.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
65.0% (1,052 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (566 votes)GENERAL • 2009-11-03
November 2009 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,022 (20.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
55.0% (1,112 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (910 votes)GENERAL • 2008-11-04
November 2008 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,820 (18.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
57.0% (1,037 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (783 votes)GENERAL • 2007-11-06
November 2007 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,719 (17.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
58.0% (997 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (722 votes)GENERAL • 2006-11-07
November 2006 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,629 (26.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
70.0% (1,840 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (789 votes)GENERAL • 2005-11-08
November 2005 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,022 (20.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
66.0% (1,335 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (687 votes)GENERAL • 2004-11-02
November 2004 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,618 (16.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
72.0% (1,165 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (453 votes)GENERAL • 2003-11-04
November 2003 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,224 (22.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
59.0% (1,312 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (912 votes)GENERAL • 2002-11-05
November 2002 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,932 (29.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
71.0% (2,082 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (850 votes)GENERAL • 2001-11-06
November 2001 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,517 (15.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
66.0% (1,001 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (516 votes)GENERAL • 2000-11-07
November 2000 Jones County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,022 (20.0% of 10,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kristian Smith WINNER
68.0% (1,375 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (647 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (324)
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Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-09-28 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-09-25 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-05-26 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-04-27 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-02-23 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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8: Adjournment1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-12-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-11-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2025-10-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead2025-07-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-06-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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8: Adjournment1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2025-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-04-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-03-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2025-02-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-01-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2024-12-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Jones County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt