Jim Wells County centralizes key voter and county services in Alice

Jim Wells County has consolidated many of the services residents rely on for voting, property taxes and public records in the county seat of Alice, making one town the primary hub for civic transactions. The Elections Office at 601 E. Main St., Ste 140, Alice, serves as the primary point for voter registration help, absentee ballot applications and a full list of polling locations used on election day.

Beyond the main office, the county uses a network of annexes and community polling sites across the county, including the Tecolote Annex, Sandia Senior Center, Premont Annex II, San Diego Annex and the Orange Grove ISD Special Programs Building, along with several other community locations. Voters seeking to register, change their address on voter rolls, request absentee ballots or confirm where to cast a ballot should contact the Elections Office by phone or use the county’s Online Voter Lookup available through the county elections website at jimwellscountyelections.gov.

County administrative functions such as the tax assessor-collector, county clerk duties, appraisal district contacts and vital records are likewise centered in Alice, with published phone numbers and mailing addresses available for routine transactions such as property tax questions, records requests and birth or death certificates. For residents dealing with property tax issues, the Texas Comptroller county directory lists the active taxing units and the appraisal district contact for Jim Wells County and can be accessed at comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/jimwells.php.

Centralizing services in Alice has practical implications for people across Jim Wells County. For residents in smaller communities like Premont, Orange Grove and San Diego, knowing which annex or polling site will be used on election day can save a long trip. Older residents and those with mobility limitations should take note of local polling sites such as the Sandia Senior Center and consider absentee voting if travel is difficult. County-run phone lines and online lookup tools are the quickest ways to resolve questions before making an in-person trip.

Practical steps: call the Elections Office first for voter registration and ballot questions, use the Online Voter Lookup to confirm polling locations, and refer to the Comptroller’s county directory for appraisal district and taxing unit contacts for property tax matters. Our two cents? Call ahead to the office or check the online lookup, request absentee ballots early if needed, and plan trips to Alice knowing many services are centralized there so your visit counts.