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Bell County will close Jan. 9 only if Texas issues state proclamation, commissioners vote
Summary
The Bell County Commissioners Court approved a motion to close county offices on Jan. 9 for a National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter only if the governor issues a state proclamation. Commissioners debated cost and precedent before voting 4-1 to make closure contingent on a state order.
The Bell County Commissioners Court voted to close county offices on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in observance of a National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter only if the governor issues a state proclamation closing state offices. The court adopted the contingency motion after debate and a 4-1 vote.
The question was raised after a presidential proclamation and following discussion about how the county handled a federal and state proclamation after the death of former President George H.W. Bush in 2018. Commissioners discussed…
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