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Wise County weighs Emergency Services District No. 5; court considers November election

Wise County officials took steps this week toward a possible November vote on creating a new emergency services district, though no final decisions have been recorded. The Commissioners Court held two public hearings and considered an election order for the proposed Wise County Emergency Services District No. 5, according to agendas published for the July 27 meetings. Minutes have not yet been released, so the outcomes of these items are not known.

Emergency Services District No. 5

The county held two public hearings on July 27 to receive comments on the proposed creation of Wise County Emergency Services District No. 5 by petition. The hearings covered the district's proposed boundaries and were for comment only; no action was taken by the court during either hearing, per the agendas.

Separately, the Commissioners Court's regular meeting that same day included an item to consider executing an order for a special election on November 3, 2026, to create the district. The agenda also listed discussion of the district's boundaries, though no vote tally or outcome is available.

Because the minutes have not been published, it is not yet known whether the court approved the election order or made any changes to the proposed district.

Other items on the court's agenda

The July 27 Commissioners Court agenda also included several other items, all listed as under consideration:

• **Roadway and construction joint venture project agreements** between precincts and local entities.
• **Hazard Mitigation Plan** and related grant projects.
• **Burn ban** renewal, amendment, or rescind considerations.
• **Plat and development plan submittals**.

As with the election order, no decisions have been recorded for these items.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the provided data. Residents should check the Wise County website or contact the Commissioners Court for future meeting schedules.

*This roundup is based solely on official agendas and does not include any actions taken, as minutes have not yet been published.*

Wise County weighs special election for Emergency Services District No. 5

Wise County Commissioners Court met July 27, 2026, with the proposed creation of Emergency Services District No. 5 topping the agenda. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes for individual items are not confirmed in the official record.

Emergency Services District No. 5

The Court held a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed creation of Wise County Emergency Services District No. 5 by petition. According to the agenda, no action was to be taken by the Commissioners Court during that hearing.

Separately, the Court was scheduled to consider executing an order for a special election on November 3, 2026, to create the district. Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed whether the Court voted on the election order or deferred the item.

An Emergency Services District, if created by voters, would have the authority to levy taxes to fund fire and emergency medical services within its boundaries. The proposed district boundaries were among the subjects of the public hearing.

Roadway and Construction Agreements

The agenda included Roadway and Construction joint venture Project Agreements between precincts and local entities. No specific project names, dollar amounts, or precinct numbers were listed in the agenda. Whether any agreements were approved is not yet reflected in published minutes.

Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Court was set to discuss the Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects. No details on specific grants or project scopes were included in the agenda.

Burn Ban

The agenda listed considerations regarding the burn ban — including renewal, amendment, or rescission. The current status of the burn ban following the meeting is not confirmed in the official record.

Plat and Development Submittals

Plat and development plan submittals were also on the agenda. No specific property addresses or applicant names were listed.

What this means for residents

The creation of Emergency Services District No. 5, if approved by voters, would affect how emergency services are funded in the proposed district area. Residents within those boundaries would be asked to vote on the measure November 3, 2026, if the Court executes the election order. The public hearing was the formal opportunity for residents to submit comments before any election is called.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents are encouraged to check the Wise County Commissioners Court calendar for any special-called meetings or rescheduled items, as minutes from the July 27 session may clarify which agenda items were acted upon.