By Julie Anderson Editor Some 140 members of Commissioners Court convened in Austin Jan. 10-13 for the Seminar for Newly Elected County Judges & Commissioners, where they earned 20.5 hours of continuing education credit. The conference, sponsored by the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the Texas Association of Counties, took a two-pronged educational approach … [Read more...] about Highlights From LBJ Seminar – Austin
Feature Story
A Glimpse in the Life of Johnson County Commissioner Rick Bailey
Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their public lives, giving us a fresh appreciation for the myriad of roles and responsibilities they shoulder every day. Our thanks to Johnson County Commissioner Rick Bailey for taking the time to visit with us. HISTORY: I am proud to be a native of Texas who … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Johnson County Commissioner Rick Bailey
Biennial Property Tax Report
Tax Years 2014 and 2015 The following is an excerpt from the Biennial Property Tax Report published in December 2016. The full report is available at https://www.comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/docs/96-1728.pdf. The Tax Code directs the Office of the Texas Comptroller to publish a biennial report of the appraised and taxable values of properties by category and … [Read more...] about Biennial Property Tax Report
Testifying Before the Texas Legislature
By Julie Anderson, Editor Garza County Judge Lee Norman has talked the talk and walked the walk – through the Capitol halls that is. In fact, Norman makes his way to Austin some six-10 times every legislative session. Norman launched his county career in 1993 as a County Commissioner and served for 12 years, during which time he traveled to the Capitol on various … [Read more...] about Testifying Before the Texas Legislature
ANALYSIS Should Texas Raise the Age of Adult Criminal Responsibility?
Should Texas Raise the Age of Adult Criminal Responsibility? By Kellie A. Dworaczyk House Research Organization Focus Report Number 84-11 Part One of the latest House Focus Report ran in our December 2016 issue and covered the adult criminal justice system, the juvenile criminal justice system, proposed legislation, and debate on raising the age. Part Two … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS Should Texas Raise the Age of Adult Criminal Responsibility?