The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
On Feb. 4 in the dark of night, Mason County Judge Jerry Bearden stood within 25 feet of the windows of his office where he has worked for the last 18 years and watched his historical desk and office in the county’s beloved 1910 iconic courthouse go up in flames. By 3:30 a.m. on Feb. 5, smoldering outer rock wall and sandstone columns were all that was left of what … [Read More]
Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their public lives, giving us a fresh appreciation for the … [Read More]
92nd Annual West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference April 20-23 │ Marriott hotel and conference center│Odessa – Ector county Road … [Read More]
What is County Government? In the State of Texas, county government is a unit of state government often referred to as “an arm of the state.” However, county government also acts as a unit of local … [Read More]
During the Regular Session of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Rep. Burt R. Solomons filed House Joint Resolution 56 (HJR 56) calling for the prohibition of unfunded mandates. Oldham County Judge Don R. … [Read More]
As we close the doors on a year dominated by the global pandemic, we move into a legislative session that will be overshadowed by COVID’s impact and continued threat. Budgetary impacts and … [Read More]
