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94th Annual West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference

94th Annual West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference

April 25-28 | Lubbock Memorial Civic Center | Lubbock

     Budgeting, broadband, risk management, and legislative priorities are among the many topics to be covered at the Annual West Texas Conference April 25-28 in Lubbock County.        Pending approval, Commissioners who attend every class will receive 14 continuing education hours; an additional four credit hours will be offered on Tuesday morning during the early bird … Continue Reading about 94th Annual West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference

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Welcome to County Government

Welcome to County Government

Seminar Lays Groundwork With Essential Takeaways

     A record number of Commissioners Court members convened in College Station for the Seminar for Newly Elected County Judges and Commissioners Jan. 10-13, … Continue Reading about Welcome to County Government

Indigent Health Care

Indigent Health Care

County-Run Programs Provide Basic, Optional Services

     The Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act of 1985 found in Chapter 61 of the Health and Safety Code requires counties that are not completely covered by a … Continue Reading about Indigent Health Care

Early Session Legislative Update

Early Session Legislative Update

     The 140-day Regular Session of the 88th Legislature has begun, and more than 2,500 bills have already been filed in the House and Senate. Senate Committee … Continue Reading about Early Session Legislative Update

Courthouse Trails: Lynn County Courthouse

Courthouse Trails: Lynn County Courthouse

County Seat: Tahoka

    In 1876, the Texas Legislature created Lynn County, which organized in 1903 with Tahoka as the county seat. A two-story, frame structure served as the courthouse … Continue Reading about Courthouse Trails: Lynn County Courthouse

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A Ray of Hope

A Ray of Hope

Diversion Program Changing Lives in Smith County

Editor’s Note:        In many counties, the county jail has become a de facto mental institution, housing mentally ill inmates awaiting due process without their medications and/or life-sustaining therapies. The … Continue Reading about A Ray of Hope

A Glimpse in the Life Kendall County Commissioner Christina Bergmann

A Glimpse in the Life Kendall County Commissioner Christina Bergmann

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 myriad of roles and responsibilities they shoulder every day. Our thanks to Kendall County Commissioner Christina Bergmann for taking the time to visit with us.

     I am a proud sixth-generation, lifelong resident of Kendall County. Both sides of my family are recognized as Founding Families, each having left a legacy of service that I am honored to continue as … Continue Reading about A Glimpse in the Life Kendall County Commissioner Christina Bergmann

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Dates of Interest for the 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature

Official deadlines will be set when the House and Senate adopt their rules, but until then, the Texas Legislative Council Drafting Manual provides the following general calendar: 

Bill pre-filing began:  Nov. 14, 2022 

1st day of session:  Jan. 10, 2023 

60-day bill filing deadline:  March 10, 2023  

Adjournment sine die:  May 29, 2023 

Post-session 20-day deadline for governor to sign or veto:  June 18, 2023 

Effective date (91st day after adjournment):  Aug. 28, 2023

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Unfunded Mandate Resolution

The latest resolutions passed by the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas and the three Regional Associations are available at the links below.

County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Resolutions 2022

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