Matagorda County is located in the U.S. state of Texas. Its county seat is Bay City. The county was created in 1836 and organized the next year.

Matagorda County is governed by a four-member Commissioners Court, with a county judge presiding. The county judge is elected in a countywide election, while the other three commissioners are elected by the voters in each of three districts.

The county government is responsible for providing services such as law enforcement, road maintenance, and tax collection. The county also operates a number of departments, including the Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, County Clerk's Office, and Tax Assessor-Collector's Office.

The economy of Matagorda County is largely based on agriculture, with the main crops being cotton, corn, sorghum, and hay. The county also has a thriving fishing industry. The county is also home to several oil and gas production facilities.

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