Ellis County, Texas

Ellis County, Texas

Government Administration

Waxahachie, TX 1,277 followers

About us

Establishment The Texas State legislature officially established Ellis County on December 20,1849 when it passed a bill sponsored by Gen. Edward H. Tarrant. It was drawn from Navarro County and is named for Richard Ellis, president of the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1836. County Seat Waxahachie was named the county seat and established on land donated by E. W. Rogers in August, 1850. William Hawkins was the first chief justice (county judge). Judge Oran Milo Roberts presided over the first term of the Ellis County district court during the fall of 1850. General Demographic Characteristics for Ellis County Texas, 2010 United States Census Bureau: Total population 149,610 Total area of 952 square miles, of which, 940 square miles of it is land and 12 square miles is water

Website
http://www.co.ellis.tx.us
Industry
Government Administration
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Waxahachie, TX
Type
Government Agency

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Updates

  • Happy Thanksgiving, Ellis County! As a reminder, Ellis County offices and courts will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We wish everyone safe travels and the warmth of family and friends, and may God bless everyone this special time of year! Click here to read the official Ellis County Thanksgiving 2024 Proclamation: https://lnkd.in/g_r6QURM #thanksgiving2024 #federalholiday

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  • Ellis County offices and courts will be closed on Monday, November 11th in observance of the Veteran’s Day holiday. Why are the Historic Courthouse lights green? Ellis County is currently participating in Operation Green Light, a nation-wide initiative hosted by the National Association of Counties (NACO) to help connect veterans with helpful resources. Wherever veterans see these lights, they are “green-lighted” to know that their local government can help connect them with job recruiters, health benefits, mental & emotional support, and other important resources. The Ellis County Veterans Services Office has now moved to 302 N. Monroe St., Waxahachie and can be reached at 972-825-5099. To all those who have served, we salute you and are here to help. Thank you for your service! #VeteransDay #VeteransDay2024

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  • Following the retirement of the previous County Engineer, Ellis County is now looking to hire its next. With the current and expected growth in population and development, we are looking for an experienced civil engineer with a strong background in managing personnel & projects, stormwater management, drainage, roads, etc. Extensive experience in a high-growth area and previous experience working in a local government are preferred. Salary and other pertinent information about the position, as well as instructions to apply, can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gH4GpfZR. #governmentJobs

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  • Your Vote: Secure! Now that early voting for the 2024 General Election is underway, we wanted to assure voters that Ellis County administers elections according to the highest standards required by the Texas Constitution & Election Code. In accordance with the Texas Election Code, our Elections Department routinely inspects voter rolls to ensure that only qualified Ellis County residents are registered to vote, while mail-in ballots require a pre-approved application. Additionally, in 2022 Ellis County took the initiative to voluntarily adopt a system of sequential, pre-numbered ballots – a system which later became mandatory under orders of the Texas Secretary of State in 2024. Sequentially-numbered ballots ensure that election results can be accurately audited while still preserving voter privacy. For information about voting hours & locations, or for assistance with voting, please contact the Ellis County Elections Department at 972-825-5195. #election2024

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  • Kickoff! It’s officially Fall, and for Texans – including your County Judge – that means it’s football season. Judge Little was excited to be given the honor of doing the coin toss for the Midlothian Heritage High School vs. Ennis High School football game. To all Ellis County families who are excited for a new sports season, a new school year, and the start of a new chapter, we wish you success and FUN in your endeavors! Thank you to all our teachers, coaches, and administrators who bring our community together to build lifelong memories for our students. #footballseason #highschoolfootballgame #fridaynightlights

  • NOTICE: The county-wide burn ban enacted on August 20th, 2024 has been rescinded as of October 1st, 2024 upon positive drought index data presented by the Fire Marshal. All forms of burning in accordance with law and local ordinances are once again permitted. For any questions about proper burning procedures and regulations, please contact the Ellis County Fire Marshal’s Office at 972-825-5555. We thank you for your patience during this process. #BurnBan

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  • In Case You Missed It: Here are some of the organizations that came out to the Emergency Preparedness Fair, which was hosted last weekend by the Ellis County Office of Emergency Management. Thank you to the Office of Emergency Management, Sheriff, Fire Marshal, Elections Department, Methodist – Midlothian Medical Center, Texas DPS, and many others who came out to make the Preparedness Fair a success! Because of your dedication to keeping the public engaged in emergency preparedness, Ellis County stands ready at all times. #emergencypreparedness

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