​Establishment

The County Road Department system, commonly referred to as the unit system, was established in November of 2000 by a vote of the citizens.

Commissioner Oversight​​

Even though individual commissioners no longer oversee the day-to-day work of road crews or finances, the Commissioners' Court as a whole:

• Decides how much of the tax dollar will go for road maintenance
• Determines which roads will be county-maintained
• Hires the administrator
• Sets policy