Ward County

What Ward County does

Ward County, Texas is a political subdivision of the State of Texas, established in 1892 and headquartered in Monahans. It provides essential county government services to residents across five communities: Monahans, Barstow, Grandfalls, Wickett, and Pyote. Core functions include law enforcement (Sheriff, Constables), judicial services (District Court, Justice of the Peace for four precincts), property tax assessment and collection, motor vehicle registration, voter registration and election administration, vital records, veterans services, and senior citizen programs.

The county operates an extensive portfolio of public recreation facilities, including the Ward County Event Center, Ward County Coliseum, the Monahans Golf Course (18-hole course opened in 1934), swimming pools in five locations, community centers in four locations, and ball parks. It also maintains three public libraries (Monahans, Barstow, Grandfalls) and the Ward County Archives, which preserves county history including Pyote Rattlesnake Bomber Base materials. The county's digital presence is powered by ezTaskTitanium CMS, with online services for tax payment, land record searches, and eFile Texas court filings.

Ward County's revenue model is funded primarily through property taxes (with published tax rate worksheets for multiple jurisdictions from 2021-2026) and various service fees, including motor vehicle registration, county clerk recording fees, district clerk services, and recreation facility rentals. The county holds no outstanding debt per its Statement of Debt. It is governed by an elected Commissioners' Court consisting of County Judge Greg M. Holly and four Precinct Commissioners, with no private ownership, funding rounds, or corporate parent.

Name

Ward County

Legal name

Ward County, Texas

Website

https://co.ward.tx.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ward County, Texas is a county government entity established in 1892, headquartered in Monahans, providing essential municipal services including law enforcement, courts, tax collection, elections, libraries, and recreation facilities to residents across five rural Texas communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

County Government Services

NAICS

Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922190)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

Keywords

• County government services
• Property tax administration
• Public safety services
• Judicial services
• Public recreation facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Monahans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Ward County collects property taxes through the Tax Assessor-Collector office, with tax rate calculation worksheets available for multiple jurisdictions including cities, school districts, and water districts. The county has a Statement of Debt indicating no outstanding debt.
2. Motor Vehicle Registration and License Plates: Fees collected through the Tax Assessor-Collector office for vehicle registration and license plates.
3. County Clerk Recording Fees: Fees for recording real property records, criminal filing, and civil filing documents. Online record searches available for land records.
4. District Clerk Services: Passport services, court filings through eFile Texas, and various court-related fees. Jury duty services provided.
5. Voter Registration: Voter registration services provided through the Tax Assessor-Collector office.
6. Coliseum and Arena Rentals: Ward County Coliseum rental at $900 with $1,000 deposit; arena at $500 with $250 day before/after fees.
7. Community Center Rentals: Rental rates for Barstow, Grandfalls, Wickett, and Pyote community centers with deposit and rental fee schedules.
8. Swimming Pool Rentals: Pool admission at $1.00 per person; private rentals with $100 deposit plus $50 nightly rental fee.
9. Golf Course Fees: Green fees Monday-Thursday $20, Friday-Sunday $25; cart rental 9 holes $15, 18 holes $25; yearly family membership $800, single $500, senior $500.
10. Event Center Rentals: Ward County Event Center at 1525 E. Monahans Parkway available for rental with published fee schedule.
11. Ballpark Rentals: Ballpark rentals ranging from $50-75 per park depending on lights; combination parks at $150 per weekend with $500 deposit.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ward County, Texas is a county government entity providing essential public services to residents of Ward County. Core offerings include property tax assessment and collection, motor vehicle registration, court and judicial services (Justice of the Peace and District Court), law enforcement (Sheriff and Constables), election administration and voter registration, vital records management, public libraries, senior citizen and veteran services, and recreational facilities including swimming pools, community centers, golf courses, an event center, a coliseum, and ball parks.

Product overview

Ward County, Texas operates a government services platform providing county administrative functions to residents. The county offers a unified portal accessing diverse services including county offices (County Judge, Commissioners Court, County Attorney, County Clerk, Tax Assessor), judicial services (District Court, Justice of the Peace), law enforcement (Sheriff, Constable), tax services, vital records, recreation facilities (swimming pools, community centers, golf courses, event venues), public libraries, and historical archives. The website is powered by ezTaskTitanium content management system and serves as the primary digital interface for government-to-citizen services.

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Products and services

• County Government Administrative Services Administrative government services including offices of County Judge, Commissioners Court, County Attorney, County Clerk, County Treasurer, Tax Assessor-Collector, and County Auditor providing official public records, vital records (birth/death certificates, marriage licenses), property tax assessment, financial oversight, and legal counsel to residents and businesses.
• Law Enforcement Services Public safety and law enforcement services provided by the Ward County Sheriff's Office and Constables for Precincts 1-4, serving residents of Ward County.
• Judicial Services Judicial and court services including Justice of the Peace (Precincts 1-4), 143rd Judicial District Court, County Clerk recording (real property records, criminal and civil filing), District Clerk services (passports, court filings through eFile Texas), and jury duty services for residents and litigants.
• Property Tax Assessment and Collection Property tax assessment, motor vehicle registration, license plate issuance, and voter registration services for Ward County residents and property owners. Includes online tax payment and property records search through wardcountytax.org.
• Recreation Facilities Rentals Public recreation facility rentals including Ward County Coliseum ($900/event with $1,000 deposit), Event Center (1525 E. Monahans Parkway), community centers in Barstow/Grandfalls/Wickett/Pyote, swimming pools ($1 admission), and ball parks ($50-75/parks), available to residents and event organizers.
• Monahans Golf Course Public 18-hole golf course located on North HWY 18 in Monahans, 6,669 yards par 72. Green fees Monday-Thursday $20, Friday-Sunday $25, with cart rental, yearly family memberships ($800), single ($500), and senior ($500) memberships available to residents and visitors.
• Election Services Comprehensive election administration including voter registration, early voting, election day voting at polling locations, vote-by-mail applications and processing, and campaign finance reporting for Ward County registered voters.
• Public Libraries Public library services at Ward County Public Library (Monahans), Barstow Public Library, and Grandfalls Public Library, providing books, resources, and community programming to residents.
• Senior Citizens Services Senior citizens center and services located at 205 East 4th, Monahans, including Grandfalls Senior Center, providing programs and services for elderly residents of Ward County.
• Veterans Services Veterans Service Officer providing assistance, advocacy, and benefits support to veterans residing in Ward County.
• Ward County Archives Historical archives preserving Ward County history including The Monahans News (1938-2008), cemetery records, city directories, historical photographs, and Pyote AFB Rattlesnake Bomber Base materials, available to researchers and the public.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Texas Tech UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas Tech University has scanned and posted copies of 'The Rattler' newspaper published at the Pyote Rattlesnake Bomber Base from April 27, 1943 until December 1945. The newspaper was a weekly publication written by assigned soldiers who had worked on newspapers in civilian life.
• Texas Association of CountiesminorOthersTexas Association of Counties (TAC) provides services and resources to Ward County. The county website displays the TAC-CIRA logo indicating membership in the County Information and Resources Agency.
• Ward County Library (wcl.ploud.net)coreOthersWard County Library operates as part of the county's educational resources, providing public library services across the county with locations in Monahans, Barstow, and Grandfalls.
• Texas Comptroller's OfficecoreOthersWard County participates in Texas Comptroller's transparency initiatives, with links to Texas Transparency (texastransparency.org) for financial transparency and property tax databases.
• Ward County Appraisal DistrictcoreOthersWard County Appraisal District handles property valuations for tax assessment purposes. Meeting schedules appear in the county public notices calendar.
• Pyote Rattlesnake Bomber Base MuseumminorOthersThe Pyote Rattlesnake Bomber Base Museum is located at 1500 East Sealy and preserves the history of the World War II training facility. The museum is located in a county park and exhibits local heritage artifacts.
• Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISDminorOthersLocal school district providing education services. Tax rate worksheets for the district are published on the county website.
• Ward Memorial HospitalminorOthersWard Memorial Hospital agenda items appear in the county public notices calendar. Hospital district elections are administered by the county.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crane County, Texas: Crane County is a small West Texas county adjacent to Ward County with a similar oil-and-gas-driven property tax base and a comparable suite of county services including sheriff, courts, tax assessor, and recreation facilities. Direct peer on size and economic profile.
• Loving County, Texas: Loving County is the smallest county in Texas and shares Ward County's profile as a small rural West Texas county government providing tax, court, law enforcement, and minimal recreation services. It is a direct peer in scale, geography, and service mix.
• Pecos County, Texas: Pecos County is a Permian Basin county with parallel rural county government structure, oil-driven property tax base, and comparable recreation/court/service portfolio. Highly comparable to Ward County on geography, demographics, and economic drivers.
• Winkler County, Texas: Winkler County is a Permian Basin county with parallel rural county government structure, oil-driven property tax base, and similar recreation and court services. It is one of Ward County's closest direct comparables in service mix and economic exposure.
• Reeves County, Texas: Reeves County is a neighboring West Texas county with similar Permian Basin economic exposure, comparable rural population, and parallel county government functions (tax, courts, sheriff, recreation). It is a directly comparable peer in both economic base and service offering.

Emerging players

• PayIt: PayIt is a digital government payments platform used by state and local agencies to collect taxes, fees, and licenses online. It is an emerging technology vendor relevant to Ward County's property tax and motor vehicle registration fee collection channels.

Broad incumbents

• Tyler Technologies: Tyler Technologies (NYSE: TYL) is the leading software vendor for U.S. county governments, providing tax/assessment, court, public records, and ERP solutions that underpin operations like Ward County's. It is a broad incumbent enabling technology layer for the same customer base.

Others

• Granicus: Granicus provides government communication, civic engagement, and meeting management software widely adopted by county governments. It is an enabling technology peer relevant to Ward County's digital service and transparency functions.
• CivicPlus: CivicPlus provides government website, content management, and citizen engagement platforms that compete with legacy CMS systems like the ezTaskTitanium platform powering Ward County's site. It is an enabling technology peer for county government digital infrastructure.
• CentralSquare Technologies: CentralSquare Technologies provides public safety, courts, and 911 dispatch software used by many U.S. counties and municipalities. It is an adjacent technology vendor serving the same sheriff, court, and public safety functions that Ward County performs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

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