The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
In his 1913 autobiography, Theodore Roosevelt referenced a quote from Squire Bill Widener of Virginia that remains popular to this day: “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” Over the years, this quote has been rephrased in various ways, often issued as a challenge: “Do the best you can with the tools available.” Enter Texas County Government. While some may … Continue Reading about Explaining County Authority
Callahan County is on the homestretch of a decades-long restoration journey that pays homage to the past while preparing the county for the future. Voelcker & … Continue Reading about Callahan County Courthouse Restoration
The Simex ART 1000 is a patented asphalt regeneration attachment engineered to restore deteriorated road surfaces by reusing 100% of the existing asphalt directly … Continue Reading about Simex ART 1000: Asphalt Repair Technology
With a myriad of goals in mind, Hockley County renovated a vacant downtown building into a new Elections Office featuring 15 voting stations and two ADA-compliant … Continue Reading about Hockley County Elections Office Addresses Current, Future Needs
Throughout the last several legislative sessions, certain legislators have continued their efforts to obtain legislation to prohibit local officials and their … Continue Reading about Resolution Spotlight: Communicating With the Texas Legislature
Following her victory in the July 2020 runoff election, Collins made history as the first woman ever elected to serve on the Clay County Commissioners Court. County Progress would like to thank Commissioner Collins … Continue Reading about A Glimpse in the Life of a County Commissioner
The Texas Legislature meets in Regular Session for 140 days in odd-numbered years. During the even-numbered years, the committees of the Senate and House of Representatives conduct hearings, prepare reports, and … Continue Reading about Texas Legislature – 2026 Interim Study Charges
