Non - emergency Smith County Offices will close for the day Tuesday , January 16 , 2024 , because of unsafe driving conditions .
   The Smith County Emergency Operations Center is reporting that major vehicle accidents are happening throughout the county . Black ice is also being seen throughout the county .
   County officials will reassess road conditions on Tuesday to decide to open or keep non - essential offices closed on Wednesday , January 17 .
   Any closings or delays , unless specifically stated , do not close essential , emergency , residential and detention operations .
   The County Judge and/or Commissioners Court has the authority to close general governmental operations due to emergency conditions , including inclement weather conditions that cause a serious hazard for employees such as road conditions due to flooding , ice or snow . General governmental operation in the following facilities will close or delay opening based on the County’s independent analysis of the inclement weather:
   Smith County Courthouse
   Smith County Annex Building
   Cotton Belt Building
   Road and Bridge
   Animal Control and Shelter
   Elections Administration Office
   Veteran Services Office
   Facility Services Office
   Smith County facilities not noted above may opt for alternate delays or closings at the discretion of the respective Elected or Appointed Official .
    
    
   

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