Commissioners

Commissioner's Court Calendar 2021-2022

Commissioner's Court meets each 2nd and 4th Monday at 9:00am in the 2nd floor courtroom of the Erath County Courthouse.

  1. Commissioners Court Calendar 2021-2022 (PDF)

What does a County Commissioner Do in Texas?


A county commissioner in Texas has the following duties:

  • As member of the commissioners court, exercises broad policy-making authority
  • Represents one of four precincts within the county
  • Typically responsible for building and maintaining county roads and bridges within the precinct

Commissioners Court

The commissioners court conducts the general business of the county and consists of the county judge and four commissioners.

The court:

  • Adopts 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 to authorize contracts
  • Provides and maintains all county buildings and facilities