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Commissioners Court 
101 South Dixon Street, Gainesville, Texas 76240


Image of a datacenter sitting in a small valley with grassy hills

On May 11, 2026, Cooke County Commissioners passed a
"Resolution calling for enhanced regulation of data centers in the State of Texas"

Full text of the Resolution  (PDF)


 


Commissioners Court Rules of the Court

Schedule, Agenda, & Live Stream

Commissioners Court Public Participation Form
If you wish to address the court regarding an agenda item or during the public comments section, please print and complete the form below.  This form must be returned to the County Judge's Office no later than 15 minutes prior to the Commissioners Court meeting.

 


Cooke County Voting Precinct Map

Commissioner Pct. 1 represents Voting precincts 4 -6- 7
Commissioner Pct. 2 represents Voting precincts 8-10-11-22
Commissioner Pct. 3 represents Voting precincts 1-3-12-17
Commissioner Pct. 4 represents Voting precincts 2-18-21-33

County Roads and Rights-of-Way:

  • All structures or encroachments into a county right-of-way are potentially subject to regulation. If a structure or encroachment is deemed by the County Commissioner of the precinct to interfere with the reasonable and safe flow of traffic, then such structure or encroachment may be removed by the County at the landowners expense. Furthermore, intentionally, knowingly or recklessly obstructing a roadway is a Class B misdemeanor. 
  • Driveway Application Form: To gain access onto a county road a driveway application form must be completed and returned to the Commissioner whose precinct the road is located. 


County Judge
John O. Roane
Phone:  940-668-5435
Fax: 940-668-5440

County Judge John Roane, a Caucasian male with grey hair wearing a business suit and white button-down shirt.

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About the Office of County Judge


Precinct 1 Commissioner
Gary Hollowell
Phone: 940-668-5481


County Commissioner Gary Hollowell, a Caucasian male with grey hair wearing a business suit and white button-down shirt.

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History of Commissioners

 


Precinct 2 Commissioner
Jason Snuggs
Phone: 940-726-3390

 

 County Commissioner Jason Snuggs, a Caucasian male with light brown hair and short beard wearing a business suit and red and white checkered button-down shirt.

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History of Commissioners

 


Precinct 3 Commissioner
Adam Arendt
Phone: 940-668-5483


County Commissioner Adam Arendt, a Caucasian male with very short hair wearing a business suit and white button-down shirt with american flag tie..

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History of Commissioners

 


Precinct 4 Commissioner
Matt Sicking

Phone: 940-668-5484

County Commissioner Matt Sicking, a Caucasian male with a mostly shaved head wearing a business suit and pale blue button-down shirt.
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History of Commissioners

 


2019 Guidelines and Criteria  for Reinvestment Zones

Cooke County Guidelines for Road Closing
Petition for Road Closing Form