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Featured Story

Fire Devastates Historic Mason County Courthouse

Fire Devastates Historic Mason County Courthouse

‘It’s Like Losing a Member of the Family’

    On Feb. 4 in the dark of night, Mason County Judge Jerry Bearden stood within 25 feet of the windows of his office where he has worked for the last 18 years and watched his historical desk and office in the county’s beloved 1910 iconic courthouse go up in flames. By 3:30 a.m. on Feb. 5, smoldering outer rock wall and sandstone columns were all that was left of what … [Read More]

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A Glimpse in the Life of Karnes County Commissioner Sharon Chesser

A Glimpse in the Life of Karnes County Commissioner Sharon Chesser

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 … [Read More]

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West Texas Conference Preview

West Texas Conference Preview

92nd Annual West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference April 20-23 │ Marriott hotel and conference center│Odessa – Ector county      Road … [Read More]

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What You Wish Your Constituents Knew About County Government, the County Budget, and the Property Tax

What You Wish Your Constituents Knew About County Government, the County Budget, and the Property Tax

Per reader request, we update and publish this article several times a year. Our thanks to the Judges and Commissioners who continue to lend us their expertise. We welcome you to reprint and share this information to help educate the public you work so diligently to serve.

What is County Government? In the State of Texas, county government is a unit of state government often referred to as “an arm of the state.” However, county government also acts as a unit of local … [Read More]

Unfunded Mandate Legislation

Unfunded Mandate Legislation

Past Efforts Lay Groundwork for Future Progress

During the Regular Session of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Rep. Burt R. Solomons filed House Joint Resolution 56 (HJR 56) calling for the prohibition of unfunded mandates. Oldham County Judge Don R. … [Read More]

Educated Perspective

Educated Perspective

Former County Judge Highlights Importance of Oil and Gas Industry

As we close the doors on a year dominated by the global pandemic, we move into a legislative session that will be overshadowed by COVID’s impact and continued threat. Budgetary impacts and … [Read More]

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Diversifying Revenues

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The latest resolutions passed by the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas and the three Regional Associations are available at the links below.

County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Resolutions 2020

South Texas Resolutions 2020

West Texas Resolutions 2020

North & East Texas Resolutions 2020

Opposition to SB 234/HB 749 Sample Resolution

The Cost of County Government: 2018 Unfunded Mandates Survey Report

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