Karnes County is located in the south-central region of Texas. It is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Karnes City.

Karnes County is governed by a four-member Commissioners Court, with each member representing one of four precincts. The county judge presides as the chief administrator of the county. Other elected officials include the sheriff, district attorney, county clerk, county treasurer, and tax assessor-collector.

Karnes County is served by the Karnes County Independent School District. The county is also home to several private schools, including Karnes City High School, Karnes City Junior High School, and Karnes City Elementary School.

The county is home to several state parks, including Choke Canyon State Park, Palmetto State Park, and Goliad State Park. The county is also home to several historic sites, including the Karnes County Courthouse, the Karnes County Jail, and the Karnes County Museum.

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