Smith County, Texas

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Smith County, Texas is one of 254 counties in Texas.

Contents

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Budget
Meetings
Elected Officials
Administrative Officials
Permits, zoning
Audits
Contracts
Lobbying
Public records
Local taxes
County websites


[edit] The good

  • The current budget is published.[1]
  • The names and contact information for all county commissioners is provided.[2]
  • County commissioner meeting agendas and minutes are published.[3][4]
  • Audit reports are published.[5]
  • Contract bid information is published.[6]
  • Information on public records is provided.[7]
  • Tax rate information is provided.[8]
  • Administrative officials are listed under respective departments.[9]

[edit] The bad

  • There is no information on building permits and zoning, and lobbying.
Working for accountable government now


[edit] Checkbook register online

On September 9, 2008, the Smith County Commissioner's Court unanimously approved putting its general fund check register and its Road and Bridge Department check register online as part of the checkbook register online movement.[10]

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