The Quorum Court is the county’s legislative body composed of eleven justices of the peace each elected by and representing the residents of his or her county district for a two-year term. These officials meet on the second Monday of each month to conduct county business and review ordinances and resolutions for passage.

The Quorum Court is reponsible for the levy of county taxes, the appropriation of public funds for the expenses of the county, making various decisions regarding the number and compensation of county elected officials and employees, in addition to other duties and services they provide the county government.