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County unincorporated. Zapata County is divided into four precincts with a Commissioner having jurisdiction over each. A County Judge presides over Commissioner's Court.

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Patrol Deputies: 23
Marked Vehicles: 25
Sheriff Sigifredo Gonzales (956 765-9960)

FIRE DEPARTMENT
Firefighters: 23
Pieces of Firefighting Equipment: 7
Ambulances: 3
Fire Insurance Rating: .031
Fire Stations: 3
County wide service
Chief Juan J. Meza (956 765-9942)

FISCAL INFORMATION



2003 Total state expenditures for Zapata County: $27,796,703
2003 Public assistance: $14,023,469
2003 Highway construction & maintenance $ 1,885,703

2002 (2nd Qtr) Gross Sales for all industries $27,725,985
2003 (2nd Qtr) Gross Sales for all industries $31,750,299 (+14.5%)


PROPERTY TAX (RATE PER $100 OF 100% ASSESSED PROPERTY VALUE)
RATE
ZAPATA COUNTY .8507
ZAPATA C.I.S.D. 1.6251
TOTAL RATE 2.4758



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