Cooke County · faq
Frequently asked
Common questions about how OpenCity covers Cooke County public meetings and civic data.
When does the Cooke County Commissioners Court meet?
The Cooke County Commissioners Court meets approximately on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 10:00 AM in the 1st-floor courtroom of the Cooke County Courthouse, 101 S Dixon St, Gainesville, TX 76240. Special-call sessions occur as needed.
Where can I find Cooke County meeting agendas?
Agendas are posted on the county website at https://www.co.cooke.tx.us. Meeting recordings are available on the Cooke County YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/cookecountytexas1848.
Does Cooke County post meeting minutes online?
Meeting minutes are not posted in the online agenda system. They are approved retroactively as a consent item and are available through the County Clerk's public records portal at govrec.com/home/cookecotx.
What governing bodies does Cooke County have?
Cooke County's primary governing body is the Commissioners Court, consisting of the County Judge and four Precinct Commissioners. The county also has the Ray Roberts Planning & Zoning Commission for the Ray Roberts Lake area. Note: Texas counties have no general zoning authority; the P&Z commission handles subdivision regulations in that specific area.