Representative David Spiller

08/27/2026

In Texas, we take care of those who take care of us.
Last session, conservative lawmakers passed HB 198 to protect the firefighters who put their lives on the line to protect our communities.

The law requires local governments that employ firefighters to offer free periodic occupational cancer screenings.

We stand with our Texas firefighters.

Thank you State Representative Ben Bumgarner and Representative David Spiller for authoring this legislation!

08/26/2026

Support the Jack County Rural Fire Departments

Financial donations are greatly appreciated as our Jack County Rural Fire Departments continue responding to the Ross Fire and protecting our communities, homes, property, and livestock.

HOW TO DONATE

Donations may be made at any Prosperity Bank location across Texas.

When making your donation, please use the memo:

Jack County Rural Fire Department – Ross Fire

Checks may also be mailed to:

Prosperity Bank
201 S. Main Street
Jacksboro, Texas 76458

Please make checks payable to:

Jack County Rural Fire Departments

Every contribution, regardless of the amount, helps support the rural fire departments and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to protect Jack County.

Thank you for supporting those who serve and protect our communities

08/26/2026

All Evacuations for Jack County have been released. No Roads in Jack County are closed. Please remaind aware of your surroundings and use caution as you return to your homes. Emergency Units are still actively working in these areas so please use caution ⚠️

08/26/2026

🚨 WILDFIRE UPDATE: Palo Pinto & Jack counties

TSCRA is closely monitoring the Ross Fire and its impacts across Palo Pinto and Jack counties.

Ranchers and landowners in affected areas are encouraged to remain alert, follow guidance from local emergency officials and prepare to move livestock if conditions allow.

Those needing assistance with livestock are encouraged to contact their local TSCRA Special Ranger. 🔗 Find your local TSCRA Special Ranger: https://tscra.org/what-we-do/theft-and-law/find-your-ranger/

Graham Livestock Commission has made the Old Mineral Wells Sale Barn available as a temporary holding and shelter location for displaced livestock. For more information, contact Ronnie at 940-521-2158 or Traci at 940-282-7026.

Stay safe and continue monitoring local officials for the latest evacuation and wildfire updates.

📍View current wildfire status: https://public.tfswildfires.com

08/25/2026

Gov. Abbott announced that FEMA has approved a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant for the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto & Jack Counties, which has threatened homes, damaged property, impacted infrastructure, and prompted local evacuations.

At the Governor's direction, TDEM has activated additional state wildfire response resources to support local wildfire response efforts across the state.

Read More: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-federal-assistance-for-ross-fire-in-north-texas

With little to no rainfall for most areas of Texas & temps consistently in triple digits, wildfire danger persists across Texas.

Texans can find resources, safety tips, current fire information, & damage reporting tools in the Texas Disaster Portal at https://disaster.texas.gov.

08/25/2026

🚨 ROSS FIRE UPDATE – JACK COUNTY

The Ross Fire continues to impact southern Jack County. Mandatory evacuations are in effect for areas in the path of the fire, and residents should follow all instructions from local emergency officials.

As of the latest update provided to our office:

- Approximately 50,000 acres have burned
- The fire is 5% contained
- No injuries or fatalities have been reported

Evacuation receiving sites are available at:

📍 Jacksboro Community Center
1114 Hwy 59
Jacksboro, TX 76458

📍 Wildcater
6062 Hwy 16 South
Graham, TX 76450

Conditions are changing rapidly. Please remain alert, follow instructions from local officials, and avoid affected areas to allow first responders to work safely.

📲 Track the Ross Fire and receive updates through Watch Duty:

https://share.watchduty.org/i/117036?ts=1787663369000

Please keep our first responders, affected families, landowners, and everyone in the path of this fire in your prayers.

Area of US-180 and R D Bell Road ~3 miles SW of Palo Pinto