Marion County Courthouse News
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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