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Smith County, Texas · live and local

The calendar

Every public meeting where Smith County's money decisions get made — the Commissioners Court and the Tyler City Council — listed as they're confirmed.

Next 10 weeks — computed fresh on every visit

Tuesday, October 13

Smith County Commissioners Court · 9:30 am · decides county money

Commissioners Courtroom, Annex Building (first floor), 200 E Ferguson St, Tyler

The County Judge and four commissioners, who adopt the county budget and set the tax rate. Agendas at smith-county.com/285/Commissioners-Court-Agendas; live stream at smith-county.com/287.

Source: Day, time, and room from the Commissioners Court page, smith-county.com/275/Commissioners-Court (checked September 2026).

Tuesday, October 20

Smith County Commissioners Court · 9:30 am · decides county money

Commissioners Courtroom, Annex Building (first floor), 200 E Ferguson St, Tyler

The County Judge and four commissioners, who adopt the county budget and set the tax rate. Agendas at smith-county.com/285/Commissioners-Court-Agendas; live stream at smith-county.com/287.

Source: Day, time, and room from the Commissioners Court page, smith-county.com/275/Commissioners-Court (checked September 2026).

Tuesday, October 27

Smith County Commissioners Court · 9:30 am · decides county money

Commissioners Courtroom, Annex Building (first floor), 200 E Ferguson St, Tyler

The County Judge and four commissioners, who adopt the county budget and set the tax rate. Agendas at smith-county.com/285/Commissioners-Court-Agendas; live stream at smith-county.com/287.

Source: Day, time, and room from the Commissioners Court page, smith-county.com/275/Commissioners-Court (checked September 2026).

Tuesday, November 3

Smith County Commissioners Court · 9:30 am · decides county money

Commissioners Courtroom, Annex Building (first floor), 200 E Ferguson St, Tyler

The County Judge and four commissioners, who adopt the county budget and set the tax rate. Agendas at smith-county.com/285/Commissioners-Court-Agendas; live stream at smith-county.com/287.

Source: Day, time, and room from the Commissioners Court page, smith-county.com/275/Commissioners-Court (checked September 2026).

Tuesday, November 10

Smith County Commissioners Court · 9:30 am · decides county money

Commissioners Courtroom, Annex Building (first floor), 200 E Ferguson St, Tyler

The County Judge and four commissioners, who adopt the county budget and set the tax rate. Agendas at smith-county.com/285/Commissioners-Court-Agendas; live stream at smith-county.com/287.

Source: Day, time, and room from the Commissioners Court page, smith-county.com/275/Commissioners-Court (checked September 2026).

Tuesday, November 17

Smith County Commissioners Court · 9:30 am · decides county money

Commissioners Courtroom, Annex Building (first floor), 200 E Ferguson St, Tyler

The County Judge and four commissioners, who adopt the county budget and set the tax rate. Agendas at smith-county.com/285/Commissioners-Court-Agendas; live stream at smith-county.com/287.

Source: Day, time, and room from the Commissioners Court page, smith-county.com/275/Commissioners-Court (checked September 2026).

Tuesday, November 24

Smith County Commissioners Court · 9:30 am · decides county money

Commissioners Courtroom, Annex Building (first floor), 200 E Ferguson St, Tyler

The County Judge and four commissioners, who adopt the county budget and set the tax rate. Agendas at smith-county.com/285/Commissioners-Court-Agendas; live stream at smith-county.com/287.

Source: Day, time, and room from the Commissioners Court page, smith-county.com/275/Commissioners-Court (checked September 2026).

Tuesday, December 1

Smith County Commissioners Court · 9:30 am · decides county money

Commissioners Courtroom, Annex Building (first floor), 200 E Ferguson St, Tyler

The County Judge and four commissioners, who adopt the county budget and set the tax rate. Agendas at smith-county.com/285/Commissioners-Court-Agendas; live stream at smith-county.com/287.

Source: Day, time, and room from the Commissioners Court page, smith-county.com/275/Commissioners-Court (checked September 2026).

Tuesday, December 8

Smith County Commissioners Court · 9:30 am · decides county money

Commissioners Courtroom, Annex Building (first floor), 200 E Ferguson St, Tyler

The County Judge and four commissioners, who adopt the county budget and set the tax rate. Agendas at smith-county.com/285/Commissioners-Court-Agendas; live stream at smith-county.com/287.

Source: Day, time, and room from the Commissioners Court page, smith-county.com/275/Commissioners-Court (checked September 2026).

Tuesday, December 15

Smith County Commissioners Court · 9:30 am · decides county money

Commissioners Courtroom, Annex Building (first floor), 200 E Ferguson St, Tyler

The County Judge and four commissioners, who adopt the county budget and set the tax rate. Agendas at smith-county.com/285/Commissioners-Court-Agendas; live stream at smith-county.com/287.

Source: Day, time, and room from the Commissioners Court page, smith-county.com/275/Commissioners-Court (checked September 2026).

Being verified — listed the moment they're confirmed

Tyler City Council — Agendas, minutes, and video at cityoftyler.org (Mayor & Council → Agendas and Notices). Regular schedule to be pinned from the city's own posting.

Community events — neighbors' things belong here too

Community events belong here too — send them through the question box. Send a listing.