On Feb. 5, the Pleasanton Express published an online article written by Atascosa County Judge Weldon P. Cude written to his constituents titled “Understanding the Role of Property Taxes.” “As your County Judge, I want to take a moment to provide some clarity on an issue that affects all of us – and that is property taxes,” Cude wrote. “I know they can be a burden, and while … Continue Reading about Explaining Your Job to Your Constituents
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Ward County Courthouse
The Ward County Courthouse was built in 1940 in a Moderne style as designed by Townes & Funk. The Texas Legislature carved Ward County from Tom Green County … Continue Reading about Ward County Courthouse
Significant Legislative Activity
With a total of 8,898 bills and joint resolutions filed, the legislative session will definitely include numerous bills with significant effect on counties. Bills … Continue Reading about Significant Legislative Activity
Glimpse in the Life of a Texas County Commissioner
Atascosa County Commissioner Mark Gillespie
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 … Continue Reading about Glimpse in the Life of a Texas County Commissioner
Resolution Spotlight
Mentally Incompetent Inmates
In many Texas counties, the county jail has become a de facto mental institution housing mentally ill inmates awaiting due process without their medications and/or … Continue Reading about Resolution Spotlight
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Welcome to County Government
Seminar Top 40 Takeaways Demonstrate Breadth, Depth of Commissioners Court Responsibilities
Some 145 members of Commissioners Court convened in College Station for the Seminar for Newly Elected County Judges and Commissioners Jan. 14-17, sponsored by the V.G. Young Institute of County Government in … Continue Reading about Welcome to County Government
96th Annual West Texas Conference
Managing jail costs, tax abatements, bonds and certificates of obligation, and the 89th Texas Legislature are among the many topics to be covered at the Annual West Texas Conference April 22-25 in Taylor … Continue Reading about 96th Annual West Texas Conference