Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has revised the Certification Revenue Estimate (CRE). In a July 11 letter to state leadership, Hegar said the state will have $110.17 billion in General Revenue-Related (GR-R) funds available for general purpose spending for the 2018-19 biennium, resulting in a projected fiscal 2019 ending balance of $2.67 billion, an increase from the $94 million … [Read More]
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A Glimpse in the Life of a Texas County Judge
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]
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The Learning Never Stops
Editor’s Note: Throughout the year, County Progress has been inviting our retiring officials to reflect on their time in office and share words of wisdom with their … [Read More]
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South Texas Association Past Presidents’ Luncheon
10 Bottom row from left: Margaret Gomez, Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe, Nina Trevino, and Alma Moreno. Top row from left: Mike Acosta, Ben Zeller, Joseph Palacios, and Gilbert Pargmann. The following attended this year’s Past Presidents’ Luncheon. We invite … [Read More]
Financing Routine Capital Expenditures
Each year as counties prepare their budgets, along with the routine maintenance and operational costs, counties inevitably face the need to budget for some routine capital items. Law enforcement vehicles or road grading equipment may need replacement; radios, … [Read More]
CJACT Annual State Conference Preview
County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas ConferenceOctober 8-11, 2018 • The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center Hosted by the Montgomery County Commissioners Court INFORMATIVE EDUCATION The 2018 County Judges and … [Read More]
