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Marion County Courthouse Hours: 8 am - 12 noon and 1 pm - 5 pm M - F

Marion County Tax Office closes at 4:30 pm

 

Notice of Findings of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Location of Posting:           Marion County Courthouse
Date of Posting:                 June 19, 2025 through July 7, 2025 Address:                        
      Marion County
102 West Austin Street Jefferson, Texas 75657
(903) 665-3261
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be 
undertaken by Marion County.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about July 8, 2025 Marion County will submit a request to the Texas Department of Agriculture 
for the release of Community Development Block Grant Program funds under Section 104 of Title I of 
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as 
water improvements in cooperation with Harleton WSC, under Contract# CDV23-0389 for the purpose of 
replacing approximately 19,040 linear feet of 4-inch water line and bore and encase in 8-inch steel 
encasement pipe, directional bore 3,000 linear feet of 4-inch water line, install service 
reconnections, and all related appurtenances.  Project will also include all associated 
administration and engineering services, for an estimated cost of $500,000.00 in HUD funds and 
$10,000.00 in non-HUD funds.  Construction will be take place along FM 1968 from the intersection 
with FM 726 to the intersection with Old Jefferson Road and the intersection with FM 1968 and the 
intersection with Macedonia Road.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

Marion County has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human 
environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy 
Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required.

An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this 
project is on file at the County Courthouse, 102 West Austin, Jefferson, Texas 75657 and may be 
examined or copied 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Ms. Shanna Solomon, 
County Auditor at ssolomon@co.marion.tx.us.  All comments received by July 7, 2025 will be 
considered by Marion County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
 
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
Marion County certifies to the State of Texas that Leward J. LaFleur in his capacity as County Judge consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The State’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Marion County to use Program funds.

 

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

The State will accept objections to its release of funds and Marion County’s certification for a 
period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the 
request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification 
was not executed by the Certifying Officer of Marion County (b) Marion County has omitted a step or 
failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant 
recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or 
undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the 
State; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written 
finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.
Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 
58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Texas Department of Agriculture at 
CDBG_EnvReview@TexasAgriculture.gov or PO Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711.  Potential objectors 
should contact the State to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

The Honorable  Leward LaFleur, County Judge

 

 

2025 County Holidays:

January 20                  MLK

February 17  President's Day

February 28                 Mardi Gras 

March 3                          Texas Independence Day

April 18                        Good Friday

April 21 San Jacinto Day

May 26                          Memorial Day

June 13 President's Birthday

June 19 Juneteenth - Emancipation Day
July 4                         4th of July

August 29 Lyndon B Johnson Day
September 1                   Labor Day
October 10                      Burn Rally
November 11                 Veteran's Day
November 26 Thanksgiving

November 27                   Thanksgiving 
November 28            Thanksgiving

December 24                  Christmas

December 25           Christmas

December 26 Christmas




Marion County Solid Waste Sites

Please be advised that the Marion County Precinct #3 dumpsite has been relocated to:

  • 936 MA County Road 3503, Jefferson, Texas 75657.

     

Dump Tickets are $30 for 25 punches ( 1 bag per punch up to 33 gallons)

Recycle tickets (Pct 1 only) are $30 for a year's worth of service

Tickets are sold in the County Clerk's office. We accept cash, check or money orders.

No brush, tires, shingles, paint products, batteries, fiberglass boats or oil

click here for Dump Directions

Dumpsite Hours:

Weekdays: 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm

Saturday: 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm

Sunday: 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm

Precinct 1: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

Precinct 2: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 

Precinct 3: Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Precinct 4: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday




EARTH WEEK: 2025

Friday, April 18, 2025 - Sunday, April 27, 2025

Marion county residents only - no charge

Dumpsites will be open regular hours and days only! Pct 2 closed for Easter Sunday.

New this year - Precinct 1 will accept automobile, truck and trailer tires - no commercial or heavy duty tires- no rims/metal

Precinct 1 will also accept batteries

2025 Earth Week Flyer

Burn Ban Order - Prohibiting Outdoor Burning 03-2025