In October 2022, the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas will conduct its 100th Annual State Conference. Texas County Judges and Commissioners, known for their servant leadership, have joined together for a century to not only educate themselves as required by law, but to also learn and grow from one another’s experiences. As the Official Publication … Continue Reading about Century of Service
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Neighbors, Colleagues, Friends
Commissioners Share More Than County Line
Some three decades ago, Alan and Jeff were working as road foremen in their respective counties driving machinery out where their precincts joined behind some old … Continue Reading about Neighbors, Colleagues, Friends
Monuments of Justice: Presidio County Courthouse
County Seat: Marfa * County Population: 6,131 (2020 Census)
The Presidio County Courthouse, built with locally made brick, is one of the state’s best-preserved courthouses. In fact, tourists drive out of their way to view the … Continue Reading about Monuments of Justice: Presidio County Courthouse
100 Years of Excellence
100th Annual County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Conference Oct. 3-6, 2022 Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa │ Cedar Creek Hosted by the … Continue Reading about 100 Years of Excellence
2021 County Property Tax Report
The taxpayer funds the majority of county government via the property tax, or ad valorem tax, which is the largest revenue source for Texas counties. Tax Code … Continue Reading about 2021 County Property Tax Report
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County Roads 101
County Progress is often asked for information on county roads including an explanation of the “precinct system” and the “unit system.” The text below provides a simple explanation of each system and the related … Continue Reading about County Roads 101
A United Front
With the primaries concluded, it is time to turn our attention to the next legislative session. The primary results yielded few surprises. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick retains a strong grip on the Senate, and Speaker Dade … Continue Reading about A United Front