Rockwall County is governed by a four-member Commissioners Court, which is composed of the County Judge and four Commissioners. The County Judge is elected county-wide and serves as the presiding officer of the Commissioners Court. The four Commissioners are elected by the voters of each of four precincts and serve as the legislative body of the county.

Rockwall County is located in north-central Texas. The county seat is Rockwall. The county is named for a wall-like subterranean rock formation that runs throughout the county. Rockwall County is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The county is served by two school districts: Rockwall Independent School District and Royse City Independent School District.

The major industries in the county include manufacturing, education, and healthcare.

The county is home to Lake Ray Hubbard, which offers a variety of recreational activities including fishing, boating, swimming, and camping.

The county is also home to the Rockwall County Historical Society and Museum, which houses artifacts and documents related to the history of the county.

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