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MORRIS COUNTY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2023 IN OBSERVANCE OF GOOD FRIDAY. ******HAPPY EASTER!*******

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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is set aside to recommit ourselves to ending the vicious cycle of abuse, and to stand up for every child that needs a VOICE! Citizens are encouraged to start wearing blue ribbons in support of National Child Abuse Prevention Month during April.CASA of Titus, Camp and Morris Counties is partnering with Department of Family Protective Services, Ounce of Prevention and Morris County Child Welfare Board to bring attention to Child Abuse Prevention Month.

The statistics for the State of Texas are startling:

  • Today, 175 Texas children will be victims of abuse.
  • 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday. With 7.4 million children residing in Texas, this would equal 740,000 child victims of abuse.
  • The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study demonstrates…

Children who have experienced trauma are more likely to engage in early initiation of smoking, sexual activity, illicit drug use, and suicide.

Children with multiple traumas have significantly higher rates of heart disease, chronic pulmonary lung disease, hepatitis, depression, and diabetes.

  • According to the National Institute of Justice, abused and neglected children are…

59% more likely to be arrested for juvenile crime.

28% more likely to be arrested as an adult.

  • The National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice estimates 93% of youth in detention reported exposure to previous “adverse” events, including physical and sexual abuse.  https://www.cactx.org/child-abuse-in-texas

Report Suspected Abuse
Call 1-800-252-5400 or 9-1-1
www.txabusehotline.org

CASA of Titus, Camp, and Morris Counties is a non-profit volunteer based organization and served 116 Children for fisical year September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022.  The CASA programs across Texas works with the Department of Family and Protective Services to ensure that all children are safe.  The children that are placed in the foster care system, due to abuse or neglect, must have someone to speak up for them so they can have a safe, permanent and nurturing environment that children need to thrive. CASA programs recruit, train and support everyday members of the community to SPEAK UP for the best interests of children in court to ensure that they are placed into loving, permanent homes as quickly as possible. These extraordinary people are called Court Appointed Special Advocates “CASA” Volunteers.”

In a time when so many are focusing on the problems, CASA of Titus, Camp and Morris Counties is collaborating with other stakeholders like Ounce of Prevention, Morris County Child Welfare Board and The Department of Family Protective Services and contributing to the solution.

Go Blue Fri. April 7, 2023 – Wear Blue for Child Abuse Prevention Month

Tuesday, April 11th  SHAC/Ounce of Prevention will meet from 12-1 at 909 Linda Drive will have representatives from Family and Youth Success (FAY), Child Advocacy Center, CPS (Dept. of Family and Protective Services), Safe-T Agency, and CASA of Titus Camp, & Morris Counties.

Churches and Faith-based groups and congregations are asked to declare, Sunday, April 30th as “Blue Sunday.”  Churches can receive information, and are asked to remind members to be aware of signs of abuse and their duty to respond when they see a child in need. Churches are also asked to pray for children in foster care, DFPS workers and CASA Volunteers. Information about “Blue Sunday” can be obtained at Home | newblue (bluesunday.org) or for more information contact Krystal Hosmer, Executive Director with CASA of Titus, Camp, and Morris Counties.

TAKE A STAND for a child in need, visit becomeacasa.org or casatcm.org, or contact 903-717-8940 and get involved. Every child has a chance – IT’S YOU!

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For Property Sales click the link below:Morris County, Texas

 


2022 Tax Rate

MORRIS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE

ADOPTED TAX RATE .441738

For further tax rate information, click here

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From Morris County Judge

Hon. Doug Reeder

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2021 Taxes

Adopted Tax Rate: No New Revenue Rate: .469502

Voter Approval Rate: .544685

Notice of Meeting to Vote on Tax Rate

2021 Tax Rate Notice - Form 50-212


MORRIS COUNTY BROADBAND (INTERNET) INITIATIVE click here

 


Browse Online Sales of Properties Seized for Tax Sale Click Here


Property Research Click Here


Subdivision & Plat Regulations click here


Game Room Regulations click here

Game Room Application for PERMIT click here

Notice for Newspapers click here


Morris County Tax Rate for the Tax Year 2020

Adopted Tax Rate:   .446061 per $100

No-New Revenue Rate  .446061 per $100

Voter-Approval Rate  .521877 per $100

Notice of Meeting to Vote on Tax Rate

 

 

  • Public Notice: Click here

    Morris County's Indigent Health Care Program is the payor of last resort for eligible Morris County community members who meet the program's eligibility criteria.  The Indigent Health Care Program is administered based on Chapter 61 Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act.  Covered services must be medically necessary and provided by a member of the medical community who will accept the program as a funding source.

    Since the program is the payor of last resort, applicants and clients will be required to seek and accept any income or other benefits they are legally entitled to, such as but not limited to, programs with Health Humans Services Commission (Medicaid or Temporary Aid to Needy Families), Social Security Administration programs (SSI, SSDI, Survivors and/or Retirement Benefits), Crime Victims Compensation, and Veteran’s Administration.

    ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

    Residence: The applicant must live in the county in which s/he applies and must intend to remain there. Applicant may not move to the county for the program.

    Household: A CIHCP household is a person living alone or two or more persons living together where legal responsibility for support exists, excluding disqualified persons. A disqualified person is one who receives or is categorically eligible to receive Medicaid.

    Resources: A household is eligible if the total countable household resources do not exceed $3,000.00 when a person who is aged or disabled and who meets relationship requirements lives in the home or $2,000.00 for all other households.

    Income:

    A household is eligible if its monthly net income (unearned income) does not exceed 21% of the Federal Poverty Guideline (FPG).

    A household is eligible if its monthly net income (earned income) does not exceed 50% of the Federal Poverty Guideline (FPG).

    BASIC HEALTHCARE SERVICES

    • Physician services include services ordered and performed by a physician that are within the scope of practice of their profession as defined by state law.
    • Annual physical examinations are examinations provided once per calendar year by a physician or a physician assistant. Associated testing, such as mammograms, can be covered with a physician referral.
    • Immunizations are given when appropriate.
    • Medical screening services include blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol screening.
    • Laboratory and x-ray services are professional and technical serviced ordered and provided under the personal supervision of a physician in a setting other than a hospital (inpatient or outpatient).
    • Family planning services are preventive health care services that assist an individual in controlling fertility and achieving optimal reproductive and general health.
    • Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) services must be medically necessary, ordered by a physician, and provided in the SNF that provides daily services on an inpatient basis.
    • Prescriptions This service includes up to three prescription drugs per month. New and refilled prescriptions county equally toward this three prescription drugs per month total. Drubs must be prescribed by a physician or other practitioner within the scope of practice under law.
    • Rural Health Clinic services must be provided in a freestanding or hospital-based rural health clinic by physician, a physician assistant, an advanced practice nurse, or a visiting nurse.
    • Inpatient hospital services must be medically necessary and provided in an acute care hospital to hospital inpatients, by or under the direction of a physician, and for the care and treatment of patients.
    • Outpatient hospital services must be medically necessary and provided in an acute care hospital to hospital outpatients, by or under the direction of a physician, and must be diagnostic, therapeutic, or rehabilitative. Outpatient hospital services include hospital-based ambulatory surgical center (HASC) services.

    OPTIONAL HEALTHCARE SERVICE provided

    • Limited eyecare pertaining to diabetes, glaucoma, and cataracts
  • The courthouse is open Monday - Friday (excluding holidays) 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
    Most offices closed for lunch 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. 
    (See below for offices with different days/hours)

    Weather conditions and other unforeseen events (funerals, etc.) could cause certain offices or the entire courthouse to be closed.

    Office Numbers:

    • County Judge 903-645-3691
    • County Commissioners, all precincts- 903-645-3691
    • County Sheriff 903-645-2322
    • Constable 903-434-3291
    • County Clerk 903-645-3911 Open: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
    • Tax Assessor/Collector (Auto Registration) 903-645-2446
      Open: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    • County Treasurer 903-645-2916
    • County Auditor 903-645-2717
    • District Clerk 903-645-2321
    • County/District Attorney 903-645-2021
    • Justice of the Peace 903-645-3031
      Click for JP hours
    • Adult Probation 903-645-3166
    • Juvenile Probation 903-645-5723
    • Veteran Service Office 903-645-3691 Open Monday only 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. If Monday is a holiday, the office will be open the following Tuesday at the above hours. Please note: VSO may have appointments outside the office for visits to veterans unable to come to the courthouse.
    • Driver's License 903-645-2363
      Monday - Friday 8 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. 5 p.m.
      Drive test appointments are scheduled online at: www.txdpsscheduler.com
                                 Also see: www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense