At the heart of each of the 254 Texas counties is the Commissioners Court. 

Victoria County has a County Judge and four Precinct Commissioners.  These five elected officials make up Commissioners Court, with the County Judge serving as the presiding officer of the Court. 

The Court conducts the general business of the county and governs county financial matters, including the formulation of the annual budget. In addition to this, the Commissioners Court manages and oversees various county departments and services provided to its constituents. The Commissioners Court typically meets at 10:00 a.m. every Monday, in the Commissioners Court room, located at the Victoria County Courthouse, Rm. 241, 2nd Floor, 115 N Bridge St in Victoria, TX. 

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One of the top priorities for the Victoria County Commissioners Court is improving roads and bridges across the county. Click here to view current and ongoing Victoria County Road and Bridge Projects.

Commissioners' Court Duties:

Sets the County Budget and Tax Rate – Approves the annual budget, property tax rate, employment levels, and benefit policies.

Manages County Infrastructure and Land Use – Oversees roads, bridges, property acquisitions, land planning, and rural services.

Oversees Elections and Precincts – Conducts and certifies elections and sets precinct boundaries.

Appoints Leadership and Fills Vacancies– Appoints department heads, committee members, and fills vacant positions.

Authorizes County Contracts and Operations– Has sole authority to approve contracts and manages county buildings and facilities.

VICTORIA COUNTY 360 

On behalf of County Judge and the Commissioners' Court, we welcome you to the Victoria County 360. Our mission is to engage, inform, and empower the public by providing a comprehensive and insightful look into the functions of county government. Through engaging and worthwhile experiences, we aim to showcase how Victoria County delivers exceptional service to its citizens in a fair, efficient, and courteous manner. Together, we will foster greater understanding, transparency, and collaboration between the government and the community we proudly serve.

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County Judge:

Ben Zeller
(361) 575-4558 - Email: bzeller@vctx.org

Commissioners:

Danny Garcia
Precinct 1
Da Costa
Barn: (361) 575-8711 - Email: dgarcia@vctx.org

Jason Ohrt
Precinct 2
Nursery
Barn: (361) 575-7932 - Email: johrt@vctx.org

Shannon Martin
Precinct 3
Goliad Hwy
Barn: (361) 578-8212 - Email: smartin@vctx.org

Kenneth Sexton
Precinct 4
Business 59
Barn: (361) 575-5221 - Email: ksexton@vctx.org

Administrative Staff: 

Chris Nicholson, Chief of Staff, County Judge's Office
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Maddison Heibel, Projects and Planning Coordinator, County Judge's Office
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Office Phone: (361) 575-4558 

Kameryn Nagel, Administrative Assistant, Commissioner's Court
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Office Phone: (361) 575-4558