Anderson County is governed by a Commissioners Court, which consists of four elected commissioners and a county judge. The county judge is the presiding officer of the court and is elected county-wide. The other four commissioners are elected from four single-member districts.

Anderson County is located in East Texas and is part of the Tyler-Longview metropolitan area. The county seat is Palestine. Anderson County is home to the Texas State Railroad, a historic steam-operated railroad, and the Davy Crockett National Forest.

The economy of Anderson County, Texas is largely driven by the agricultural and oil and gas industries. The county is home to several large farms, ranches, and feedlots, as well as a number of small businesses. The county also has a strong manufacturing sector, with several plants in the area.

The county is served by two major highways, US Highway 175 and State Highway 19, as well as several smaller highways and county roads. The county also has several airports, including the Palestine Municipal Airport and the Anderson County Airport, which provide access to the rest of the state and beyond.

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