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The Smith County Communications Office strives to promote transparency by providing the public with the most accurate, accessible and up-to-date information possible while promoting the county's brand and message of "Striving for Excellence."
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Located on the first floor of the Smith County Annex Building
200 E. Ferguson, Suite 100
Tyler, Texas 75702
Phone: 903-590-4607
Email: Casey Murphy
County News
Smith County Employee Recognitions
Smith County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Johnson was honored Tuesday, September 24, during Commissioners Court for 20 years of service to the sheriff’s office.
Smith County gives $4 Million in ARPA Funds for Mental Health Facility
The Smith County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, September 24, voted to approve allocating $4 million in ARPA funding to The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler to help pay for a behavioral health hospital.
Commissioners Appoint Danny Brown to JP 5
Smith County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to appoint Danny Brown to the Precinct 5 Justice of the Peace position after Judge Jon Johnson announced his retirement.
September 17 is National Voter Registration Day
Are you registered to vote in the Presidential Election on November 5? Volunteer deputy registrars will be setting up at locations throughout Smith County on Tuesday, September 17, for National Voter Registration Day.
Fire Marshal Gives Fire Weather Outlook
September 10, 2024: Smith County grassfires have increased dramatically in the last couple of weeks. Although Smith County has received recent rains, it hasn’t been enough.
Bullard Church Honored With Community Hero Award
Smith County officials awarded the Bullard Southern Baptist Church with a Smith County Community Hero Award on September 6, thanking the church for graciously opening its doors to shelter residents after severe weather hit the area on May 23.
Commissioners Court Adopts Proposed FY 2025 Budget and Tax Rate
On Tuesday, September 3, the Smith County Commissioners Court held another public hearing before adopting the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and Tax Rate.
ALERT Academy Honored with Community Hero Award
Smith County officials awarded the ALERT Academy with a Smith County Community Hero Award for volunteering to help residents clean up storm damages in May.
Smith County JP Announces Retirement
Smith County Precinct 5 Justice of the Peace Jon Johnson has announced his retirement after a 35-year criminal justice career.
Commissioners Court Receives Awards from Texas Association of Counties
On August 20, 2024, the Smith County Commissioners Court received two awards from the Texas Association of Counties.
Smith County Employee Recognitions
Ruby Saenz was honored during Commissioners Court on Tuesday, July 31, 2024, for 20 years of service to Smith County.
GIS Awarded by NACo for Election Dashboard
The Smith County Information Technology GIS Department was honored during Commissioners Court Tuesday, July 9, for an award they received from the National Association of Counties for its innovative, interactive elections map.
Commissioners Court Holds First FY 2025 Budget Workshop
On Tuesday, June 25, the Smith County Commissioners Court held its initial workshop to discuss the first working draft of the Smith County Budget for Fiscal Year 2025.
Smith County Employee Recognitions
Wilma Ray was honored Tuesday, June 25, during Commissioners Court for three decades of service in the Smith County Tax Office.
Team Rubicon Honored with Smith County Community Hero Award
Smith County Officials awarded veteran volunteers with Team Rubicon with the Smith County Community Hero Award Thursday, June 13, after the group worked for nearly a week helping a dozen residents cleanup storm damage.
Illegal Dumping of Tree Debris in Smith County
If tree removal companies are caught illegally dumping tree debris on Smith County roads or vacant lots, they could face up to two years in a state jail facility or a fine.
June 7, 2024 Smith County Storm Update
June 7, 2024 Smith County Storm Update
June 6, 2024 Smith County Storm Update
Two PODs (Point of Distribution) centers are open until 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6, in Lindale and Chapel Hill. They will also be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 7.
June 5 Storm Updates
The Smith County Emergency Operations Center has opened two PODs (Point of Distribution) centers Wednesday, June 5, in Lindale and in Chapel Hill.
June 3 Storm Update
June 3, 2024 Smith County Storm Updates