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Welcome to Lee County, Texas

Lee County is committed to providing excellent and professional service to our county constituents everyday and to meet or exceed their expectations in all of our county offices. As part of the team, we hope you will discover that the pursuit of excellence is a rewarding aspect of our career here.

BURN BAN LIFTED AS OF JANUARY 2, 2021 AT 8AM

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COURTHOUSE OFFICES HAVE BEEN RELOCATED TO THE LEE COUNTY ANNEX, BLDG. B (BEHIND TAX OFFICE)
898 E. RICHMOND
GIDDINGS, TX 78942

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GET LOCAL ALERTS
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          RECIBA ALERTAS LOCALES 
 Inscribase para recibir avisos de emergencia telefonicos por mensaje de texto o por
correo electronico en WarnCentralTexas.org 
To be removed from receiving local alerts email Delynn Peschke at emc@co.lee.tx.us or call the office (979)540-2081.

2/25/21 GOVERNOR ABBOTT, TDEM LAUNCH CALL CENTER TO ASSIST TEXANS WITH TEXAS INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE REPORTING TOOL
Texans can call 844-844-3089 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., 7 days a week to submit their disaster damage information. This call center is specifically for Texans who are unable to submit information through the online tool.  If needed, a state emergency management professional will visit impacted homes to collect photos and documentation of damage for the validation process. 

2/24/21 PRESS RELEASE - INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE REPORTING DAMAGE
Lee County has at this time not met the disaster threshold required by FEMA for individual Assistance for its residents. In an effort to reach this we are requesting all businesses, companies, schools, organizations and individuals that have experienced loss due to the winter storms complete a TDEM survey at tdem.texas.gov/warming-centering or contact 844-844-3089 if you need assistance in filling out the form. (click here for full press release)

ORDER DECLARING A LOCAL STATE OF DISASTER FOR LEE COUNTY, TEXAS (02/17/21)
EXTENSION TO ORDER DECLARING A LOCAL STATE OF DISASTER FOR LEE COUNTY, TEXAS (02/26/21)

 

  

CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION

Lee County Call Center (866-212-1502)

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Lee County COVID-19 Numbers
Press Release - COVID-19 Numbers (01/01/21)
Press Release - Lee County COVID-19 Vaccine Update (01/05/21)
Press Release - Concerning GA-32 (01/15/21)
Press Release - Pandemic Response Update
Press Release - COVID-19 Numbers (01/25/21)
Press Release - COVID-19 Numbers (02/02/21)
Press Release - COVID-19 Numbers (02/08/21)
Press Release - COVID-19 Numbers (03/01/21)
Press Release - COVID-19 Numbers (03/08/21)
Press Release - COVID-19 Numbers (03/22/21)
Press Release - COVID-19 Numbers (04/05/21)

Lee County Office Procedures

Beginning at 8:00 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2020 all Lee County buildings will be open to the general public. Social distancing guidelines and hygiene rules will be enacted and enforced.

Lee County Indigent Health Care Office - Clients will be seen by appointment only.  To schedule an appointment call (979)542-3101.

Lee County Jail: All visitation to the county jail is suspended until further notice, with the exception of attorneys and law enforcement. 

County Court: COURT PROCEEDINGS will be held according to the COVID-19 Operating Plan for the Lee County Judiciary signed May 26, 2020 by the presiding judges of the 21st & 335th Judicial District Courts and County Judge. Please contact the County Clerk's office at 979-542-3684 or sharon.blasig@co.lee.tx.us if you have any questions regarding court proceedings. 

Jury Trials: No jury trials in any courts before June 1, 2021.

District Court:  Regular Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-12pm & 1pm-5pm. Social distancing will be observed.
Passport applications acceptance will be temporarily suspended.
COURT PROCEEDINGS will be held according to the COVID-19 Operating Plan for the Lee County Judiciary signed May 26, 2020 by the presiding judges of the 21st & 335th Judicial District Courts and the RE-Certification of In-Person Operating Plan for Lee County, Texas signed January 8, 2021.
Please contact the District Clerk's office at 979-542-2947 or lisa.teinert@co.lee.tx.us if you have any questions regarding court proceedings. 

JP Offices: As long as the Emergency Order are in effect. No criminal court in April.  Only the cases listed as "essential court proceedings" by the Texas Supreme Court will be addressed.  The time line for answering citations and lawsuits have been relaxed. Offices are accepting filings thru the mail, also thru email and telephone.
Please contact the office if you have any questions: 
JP #2 at  979-542-3030 or jp2@co.lee.tx.us ; JP#3 at 979-773-2267 or jp3@co.lee.tx.us ; JP#4 at 979-884-4001 or jp4@co.lee.tx.us

Tax Office (Giddings): The office will open Monday, May 4, 2020 to the public. There is a drop box labeled "Tax Office" and "Appraisal Office" that is available by the front entrance to the building if you feel uncomfortable about coming into the office. There will be a hand sanitizing station setup when you enter the building. WE ARE REQUESTING THAT YOU ABIDE BY THE SOCIAL DISTANCING PRACTICES PUT OUT BY THE CDC. WE ALSO ASK FOR YOUR PATIENCE WHILE YOU ARE IN OUR OFFICE. Please contact the Tax Office at 979-542-2640 or dmatthijetz@co.lee.tx.us if you have any questions.

Tax Office (Lexington): The drive thru is located on the North side of the building, available to the public.  PLEASE DO NOT TRY ENTERING THE TAX OFFICE THROUGH THE JP#3 ENTRANCE. THE TAX OFFICE LOBBY IS CLOSED. Please contact the office at 979-773-2266 if you have any questions. 

County Clerks:  Contact at 979-542-3684 or sharon.blasig@co.lee.tx.us if you have any questions.

Probation: Contact at 979-542-3711 for questions

     Public Information Act Catastrophe Notice

Public Information Act Catastrophe Extension Notice

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Road Closure Information
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REQUEST FOR BID - DEPOSITORY BANK

Lee County will be accepting sealed bids for two depository contracts. Bid packet is available at the Lee County Judge's Office; 898 E. Richmond, Bldg. B, Room 107, Giddings, Texas 78942; on the county website or by calling (979) 542-3178. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked, "DEPOSITORY BANK BID" and mailed to the Lee County Clerk's Office P.O. Box 419, Giddings, Texas 78942, or delivered to 843 E. Industry, Giddings, Texas 78942. Bids must be received by Lee County Clerk's Office by 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 7, 2021. Bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m. on May 10, 2021. Lee County Commissioners' Court will award the contracts as soon as the best bid is determined.