Jones County is governed by a Commissioners Court. The county judge presides over the court, which is composed of four commissioners who are elected from single-member districts. The county judge is elected county-wide.

Jones County is located in the north-central region of Texas. It is part of the Abilene Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Anson. The county was created in 1858.

The county is home to the Texas State Railroad, a historic steam-powered railroad.

The economy of Jones County is largely based on agriculture and oil production.

The county is home to two historic sites that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Anson City Cemetery and the Jones County Courthouse.

The county is also home to several recreational areas, including Lake Stamford, Lake Cisco, and Abilene State Park.

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