The Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) awarded more than $5 million in Improvement Grants to establish regional public defender offices serving nine counties, create specialized defender programs to help defendants with mental illness, and streamline attorney appointments. “This regional collaboration grant is a game-changer for our five Hill Country counties,” said … [Read More]
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Commissioners Court Leadership Academy
Class IX Applications Open Nov. 1, Due Jan. 15
“Each session is designed to provide you the opportunity to gain knowledge and learn how to use that knowledge to make you a better servant leader.” Oldham … [Read More]
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Jail Commission Update
Sandra Bland Deadlines, Paper-Ready Inmates
As we begin FY21, there are two items for county officials to be aware of. These two items are the last portions of the 85th Legislature’s Senate Bill 1849, commonly … [Read More]
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Emergency Service Districts are Essential for Texans’ Safety
Most people know that when there is a fire or medical emergency – or a global pandemic – first responders help keep us safe. What may be surprising for many Texans is that many of these first … [Read More]
2020 Unfunded Mandates Survey
Submission Deadline Nov. 5
“Let me encourage each county to provide data for this survey so that we can accurately explain how unfunded and partially funded mandates affect local governmental bodies and taxpayers.” CJCAT … [Read More]
2020 – The Year of Firsts
In the 126-year history of the County and District Clerks’ Association of Texas (CDCAT), we have never seen a year quite like 2020. This has become the year of firsts for not only the Association, but … [Read More]
