Commissioners adopt updated fairgrounds lease, set alcohol and fee rules

Dec 23, 2025

After reviewing security, insurance and fee provisions, the court approved updated fairgrounds lease and rental policies, including an 'entire grounds' fee for events that include alcohol, a 33% employee discount, and the ability for commissioners to deny rentals for safety or public-interest reasons.

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The Jim Wells County Commissioners Court on Dec. 22 approved updated fairgrounds lease terms and accompanying policies and fee schedules subject to minor edits, clarifying security, insurance and alcohol rules.

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