Even though congressional districts and counties have boundaries which overlap, the county falls in the 25th Texas Congressional District, the 18th Texas Senatorial District, and the 17th District of the Texas House of Representatives. The county's 934 square miles are incorporated with the towns of Carmine, Fayetteville, Flatonia, La Grange , Round Top, and Schulenburg. These towns, along with many small communities, contribute a rich cultural background with a population of 22,150. Five independent school districts and one junior college provide education for the youth of the county.

Mission: To provide quality, current and continuing educational information, programs, and services to the people of Fayette County.

Extension brings the resources of the Texas A&M University System to Fayette County. Through field based faculty, Extension provides unbiased, research-based information, educational programs, and technical assistance in the following core service areas:

• Agriculture
• Community and economic development
• Leadership development
• Environmental stewardship
• 4-H & Youth development
• Individual and family capacity
• Nutrition, diet, and health