Jackson County Texas

PUBLIC NOTICE

Jackson County Flood Mitigation Planning Meeting

Jackson County announces a public meeting regarding a FEMA Flood Mitigation Grant project, administered through the Texas Water Development Board, to develop a comprehensive Drainage Master Plan for the Cox and Keller Creek watersheds. This effort supports future floodplain management and mitigation planning. The study area includes regions in and around Lolita and La Ward, Texas.

Meeting Details: Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Jackson County Drainage District Office, 2066 State Hwy 111, Edna, TX 77957

The purpose of this public meeting is to gather public information regarding flood-prone areas, and to share information about potential mitigation strategies identified by Scheibe Consulting.

All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and participate.

For additional information, please contact the Jackson County Drainage District Office at (361) 782-5401

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Public Notice from Jackson County Precinct 4:

To accommodate ashoreline preservation and public access improvement project, administered by Jackson County with grant funds provided by Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust, public access to the boat ramp and shoreline will be closed at FM616 and the Lavaca River in Lolita, Texas, effective March 30, 2026.  This project is expected to be complete no later than August 31, 2026. 

NOTICE 2026 VOTER REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES

Notice of Adopted 2025 Tax Rate

2026 Budget (Jackson County Adopted a Tax Rate that will Raise more Taxes for Maintenance and Operations than Last Year's Tax Rate)

FEBRUARY

February 24th Agenda
February 24th Agenda Add-On

MARCH

March 10th Agenda
March 24th Agenda
March 24th Emergency Agenda
Updated March 24th Emergency Agenda

APRIL

April 14th Special Town Hall Meeting Agenda
April 14th Agenda

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Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning
March 24, 2026

OUTDOOR BURNING RULES AND REGULATIONS GUIDLINES

NOTICE OF ESTRAY #248

NOTICE OF ESTRAY #249

NOTICE OF ESTEY #250

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