Commissioners extend Jim Wells County drought disaster declaration for 30 days
August 08, 2026 | Jim Wells County, Texas
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The Jim Wells County Commissioners Court approved a 30-day extension of the county's local state of disaster related to drought conditions. Judge Pedro Petitravigna Jr. said the declaration — originally declared on 07/06/2026 and ratified on 07/10/2026 — remains necessary "for any further assistance to the state, regional, or... federal level" because the conditions "are still happening around the area and, have not been totally addressed."
The judge cited authority under Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code when presenting the motion. A motion and a second were recorded and the court approved the extension by voice vote; the transcript does not include a roll-call tally. Commissioner Gonzalez was present and the judge waited for his vote before concluding the voice vote.
The judge cited authority under Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code when presenting the motion. A motion and a second were recorded and the court approved the extension by voice vote; the transcript does not include a roll-call tally. Commissioner Gonzalez was present and the judge waited for his vote before concluding the voice vote.
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