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Jack County joins DFW Foreign Trade Zone after unanimous vote
Summary
Commissioners voted unanimously to approve Jack County’s designation as part of the DFW Foreign Trade Zone, a move the court recorded without debate that could affect local economic and trade development options.
The Jack County Commissioners Court voted unanimously on Aug. 4, 2025, to approve Jack County’s designation as part of the DFW Foreign Trade Zone.
Commissioner Henry Birdwell moved to approve the designation and Commissioner Gary Oliver seconded the motion; the court recorded a unanimous 4-0 vote in favor. The minutes show no additional debate in the public portion of the meeting.
The minutes do not record details such as any required interlocal agreements, dates for formal federal designation steps, or expected timelines for use of zone benefits; the court’s action records only approval of Jack County becoming part of the Foreign Trade Zone.
