The December 2025 column warned of the coming reduction in funding for federal health care programs. It outlined the likely impact on county indigent health care programs and rural health care availability. Unfortunately, that funding reduction has arrived. Under Chapter 61, Health and Safety Code, a county without a public hospital is the “payor of last resort” for indigent … Continue Reading about Federal Health Care Funding Cuts
Explaining County Authority
Doing The Best You Can With The Tools Available
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 … Continue Reading about Explaining County Authority
Simex ART 1000: Asphalt Repair Technology
Regenerate Asphalt. Restore Roads. Reduce Costs.
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
Callahan County Courthouse Restoration
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
Hockley County Elections Office Addresses Current, Future Needs
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
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Resolution Spotlight: Communicating With the Texas Legislature
Throughout the last several legislative sessions, certain legislators have continued their efforts to obtain legislation to prohibit local officials and their nonprofit associations from communicating with the Texas … Continue Reading about Resolution Spotlight: Communicating With the Texas Legislature
A Glimpse in the Life of a County Commissioner
Clay County Commissioner Retta Collins
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