Commissioners Court

NOTICE REGARDING
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETINGS

The public may view Commissioners’ Court meetings while in progress online at the following link: Midland County Commissioners’ Court Live Stream. 

Members of the public who do not want to attend the meeting in person will be able to give comment before the Commissioners Court on any agenda items by registering at the following link no later than 8:45 a.m. on the morning of a meeting: Commissioners’ Court Request. Any member of the public who registers online to speak will be called at the number they provide when the Commissioners Court reaches the item(s) they wish to speak about. Please note that members of the public may not communicate to the Court about any other subject not specifically noticed on this agenda.


Meetings

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Members

Commissioners Role

The governing body of each of Texas' 254 counties is the commissioners' court. In Texas, each court is made up of five members: the county judge and four commissioners. Before taking office, a county commissioner must take the official oath and be sworn in. A commissioner must be bondable of $3,000 and successfully complete 16 hours of continuing education hours each calendar year. A county commissioner would be the equivalent of a VP position in other organizations and business. They are responsible for the following items:

  • Adopting the county's budget and tax rate
  • Approves all budgeted purchases of the county
  • Fills vacancies in elective and appointive offices
  • Sets all salaries and benefits
  • Has exclusive authority of contracts
  • Provides and maintains all county buildings and facilities
  • Oversee and approve projects regarding roads and bridges within the county