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: 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 … Continue Reading about A Glimpse in the Life of a County Commissioner
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
Texas Legislature – 2026 Interim Study Charges
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 … Continue Reading about Texas Legislature – 2026 Interim Study Charges
Leadership Beyond the Courthouse
Leadership Beyond the Courthouse
*** Click here for the audio version.*** County government is often associated with budgets, roads, elections, and public safety. While these responsibilities are … Continue Reading about Leadership Beyond the Courthouse
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South Texas Annual Conference
Saddle Up And Lead
*** Click here for the audio version.*** Keynote speaker Clint Swindall kicked off the 92nd Annual South Texas Conference with a leadership challenge: Elevate the Conversation. Some 270-plus County Judges and … Continue Reading about South Texas Annual Conference
AgriLife Extension Opens Texas 4-H Headquarters
The largest youth development program in the nation has a new home. On April 30, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service opened the first-ever permanent Texas 4-H Headquarters at Texas A&M-RELLIS, marking a … Continue Reading about AgriLife Extension Opens Texas 4-H Headquarters