Greg Grant, county extension agent and coordinator for the Smith County Office at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service during fiscal year 2027 county budget workshop on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (Leeza Meyer/Tyler Morning Telegraph)Smith County heard requests from nine county offices and law enforcement departments at its fourth fiscal year 2027 budget workshop during the weekly commissioners court meeting Tuesday. “We have 200 volunteers, but we couldn’t do it without the Smith County commissioners that cooperate with Texas A&M for educating the youth, adults, producers and businesses here in Smith County,” Grant said. Approved itemsItems approved during Tuesday’s meeting include:The posting of a job opening for the Smith County budget officer. The reappointment of a Smith County representative to the East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) Executive Committee.