Media Interviews and Department Requests

Interviews & Stories

Media Request Form

For County Departments and Offices (internal use only)

Communications Procedure - Read how the Public Affairs Division assists Commissioners Court offices and departments with all their communication needs. Elected/appointed officials may also choose utilize the Public Affairs Division for their communication needs.

Public Affairs Request Form - Use this form to request assistance from the Public Affairs Division. Read services and deadlines for services below:

Failure to abide by deadlines listed may result in the Public Affairs Division being unable to accommodate your request for assistance.
Description of Service	Deadline:
Major event planning & coordination, i.e., conferences, special events, fairs, etc.	At least six months prior to event
Resolution/proclamation/recognition in Commissioners Court	At least three weeks prior to requested date
Coordinating a press conference	At least one week prior to event
Sending a press release to the media	At least one week prior to event
Scheduling media (radio, television, print) interview or spot	At least one week prior to event
Posting a calendar listing on the County website online calendar	At least 10 business days in advance of your event
Posting a "Latest News" announcement on the County website	At least 10 business days in advance of your event
Posting an announcement on the County's Facebook and Twitter Pages	At least 1 day in advance of your event or the announcement start date
Video coverage of event	At least one month in advance of event
Creation of video/PSA	At least six months in advance
Photo coverage of event	At least one week in advance
Creating or updating web pages	At least 2 weeks in advance for minor revisions or 1 month in advance for Web page design or content development)
Creation of print material/graphic design/content development	At least three months in advance
Talking points	At least two weeks in advance
Email distribution to County Department Heads/Elected Officials	At least one day in advance; subject to approval
Email distribution to County Employees	At least one day in advance; subject to approval