The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
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 Legislature, said CJCAT Senior General Counsel Jim Allison. “Using the term ‘taxpayer-funded lobbying,’ this legislation would bar local officials from expending … Continue Reading about Resolution Spotlight
Scurry County has been home to two county capitols. The current temple of justice was completed in 1911 in a Texas Renaissance style as designed by Lang & … Continue Reading about Scurry County Courthouse
In April 2024, the Federal Register published the Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) final rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities … Continue Reading about ADA Rule Addresses County Websites, Apps
In the State of Texas, county government is a unit of state government often referred to as “an arm of the state” or an administrative subdivision of the state. … Continue Reading about Resolution Spotlight: Opposition to Unfunded Mandates
Last year, County Progress asked a group of county officials to share why they ran for office. Their responses reflect a desire to serve, a fondness for their … Continue Reading about Happy New Year! Time to Set Those County Resolutions
As Texas turns the page to a New Year and looks toward the possibilities of 2026, I want to take this opportunity to recognize the remarkable people serving in counties across our state. This past year has not been … Continue Reading about A Message of Encouragement and Unity for 2026
The Wharton County Courthouse was built in 1889 in a Second Empire style as designed by noted Texas architect Eugene Thomas Heiner. The county capitol was rededicated in 2007 following a restoration project that … Continue Reading about Wharton County Courthouse
