SMITH COUNTY

The Smith County Commissioners Court consists of a County Judge elected by registered voters of Smith County, and four Commissioners elected by their respective precincts... The various Departments within Smith County serve additional functions, such as Human Resources, Information Technology, Purchasing, Roads and Bridges, Veterans Services, and Collections. As part of the various checks and balances, the county has an Auditor appointed by the district courts... Although Texas was a province of Spain and Mexico until 1821, few European settlers inhabited the area to become Smith County until after the Texas Revolution. The County was established in 1846 by the new Texas State Legislature and was named for General James Smith who fought for Texas' independence and served during the Indian Wars. Boundaries were established at that time and have not changed to this day.

Primary location: Tyler United States