The Health and Human Services Commission of the state of Texas oversees the operations of the health and human services system. It also provides administrative oversight of Texas health and human services programs and provides direct administration to some programs. The Health and Human Services Commission employs more than 9,300 personnel. The commission conducts various programs, including Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Food Stamps and Nutritional Programs, Family Violence Services and Disaster Assistance. It offers a range of services that includes system planning and evaluation, policy development and rule making, early childhood coordination, and fraud and abuse prevention and detection. The Health and Human Services Commission is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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The County Judge s office is a part of Commissioners Court, which is operated by the government of the Smith County in Texas. Commissioners Court conducts the general business of the County. The court oversees the construction, maintenance and improvement of the county s roads and bridges. It also oversees formulation of the annual budget and other financial matters. Commissioners Court is responsible for appointing the county s engineer, veteran's service officer, and pre-trial release and personnel directors. The court also approves employment level for the county. It decides the yearly property tax rate and employment and benefit policies. In addition, Commissioners Court provides rural ambulance and fire protection services.
