Burn Ban

Find out about current burn bans and their exception procedures.

Fireworks Order

Fireworks Order

Disaster Declaration-May 2022 Fire

Taylor County Judge issued a Disaster Declaration Order on May 18, 2022 due to extreme drought conditions and spread of fire near Happy Valley with loss of homes and potential threats and further threat to Town of Buffalo Gap and populated areas.

Courthouse News

Handgun Policy

License to Carry Handgun on Taylor County Premises

Handgun Policy at Polling Sites

Handguns are not allowed at polling places

Road Closures

Bell Plains Road will be under construction beginning March 13, 2023 for appx 90 days. Crews will be on site Mon-Fri 9am -4pm. Please seek alternate routes to the west to FM 89. Majority of work will be from the bottom of the hill west of Cedar Hills Road toward FM 89. Thank you, Brad Birchum PCT 3

Bond Election

Please find attached the Bond Election Order, reason for the bond election and date.

Dyess AFB Air Zone/Joint Land Use Study

Learn More about Dyess AFB Air Installation Compatible Use Zone Study and Joint Land Use Study

Dyess Joint Land Use Study (JLUS)

Dyess AFB is located in Taylor County in north-central Texas. The installation is within the city limits of the City of Abilene and is adjacent to the City of Tye. The JLUS Study Area encompasses lands in the vicinity of Dyess AFB that could be impacted by, or cause impacts to, normal operations that occur at the base, such as noise or safety associated with flight operations.

Dyess AFB Compatibility Study Implementation

Dyess AFB Compatibility Study (Joint Land Use Study) implementation project.

Notice of Public Hearing

Taylor County will hold a Public Hearing on August 30, 2022 at 9 a.m. for citizens wishing to speak to the Court in regards to the FY23 budget and 2022 tax rate, Commissioners Courtroom, 400 Oak St., Suite 300, Abilene, TX

COVID-19 Information & Resources

View information regarding Taylor County's response to COVID-19.

Local State of Disaster Declaration

Taylor County Commissioners' Court implemented a Local State of Disaster due to Public Health Emergency in an Special Called Emergency Meeting on March 26, 2020 at 2 p.m. after receiving a confirmation of one COVID-19 positive case. March 31, 2020 the Taylor County Commissioners Court extended its Declaration consecutively ever 30 days through December 2020, with continued efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Taylor County. At this time, we encourage the community to follow the guidelines set forth by Governor Greg Abbott with wearing of the masks stated in the Governor's Executive Order GA-29, and continue to practice social distancing in public places and scheduled group gatherings more than 10 people. If you do not have to get out during the holidays, please protect yourself and stay at home.

Taylor County Redistricting

Commissioner, Justices of the Peace, and Constable boundary changes.

Voting Precinct Boundary Changes

Information about boundary changes to voting precincts in Taylor County