Smith County Texas Government
The Smith County Commissioners Court consists of a County Judge elected by the voters of Smith County, and four Commissioners elected by their respective precincts.
Smith County stretches over 932 square miles, and has 1,273 miles of county roads, nine incorporated cities, and 18 taxing entities. The county seat is Tyler.
Smith County government is composed of 48 departments, including 26 elected officials and 16 department heads. Smith County has approximately 900 employees.
County services and responsibilities include:
- Building and maintaining county roads
- Operating the judicial system
- Registering voters and holding elections
- Maintaining public records
- Participation in economic development incentive and programs
- Providing health and social services to the indigent
- Assisting Veterans and their dependents w/ benefit/entitlement claims
- Providing law enforcement
- Building and operating jails
- Issuing vehicle registrations
- Collection of property and sales taxes
For additional information about Smith County, we recommend these websites:
Smith County
Smith County Sheriff
Smith County Appraisal District (SCAD)
Smith County Elections & Voter Info
Smith County Emergency Services District
Smith County Jury Duty
Smith County Vehicle Registration
Sign upon entering Smith County Texas (TylerTexasOnline staff photo)  |
Map of Smith County in Texas (Courtesy of Smith County SCAD) |
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The Smith County Courthouse on Broadway Avenue, at the Square, Downtown Tyler, Texas |
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