As of September 2017, 619 County Judges and County Commissioners have earned their Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum certification giving them an in-depth understanding of not only their particular office, but county government as a whole. Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum (CCAC) is a comprehensive educational program designed specifically for members of … [Read More]
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Valuable Budget Tools
Calendar, Vision Help Guide Lengthy Process Legal document…approved expenditures…statement of revenue…expenses and fund balances… While these technical … [Read More]
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What You Wish Your Constituents Knew About County Government, the County Budget, and the Property Tax
Per reader request, we publish this article several times a year. We receive regular calls asking for permission to reprint and/or share this story with local … [Read More]
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Inmate Health Care
Sandra Bland Act Mandates Telemental Health Access By Julie Anderson Editor The 85th Texas Legislature’s mandate requiring telemental health access in county jails may seem daunting at first. However, correctional care experts say that while … [Read More]
Employee Clinic Promotes Healthy Workforce, Healthy Bottom Line
What started as a one-room clinic in the basement of the Jefferson County Courthouse in 1999 has grown into a multiservice employee health clinic that has outgrown its location two times. The Jefferson County Employee Health Department Clinic was the first … [Read More]
A Glimpse in the Life of a Brooks County Judge Imelda Barrera
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 Brooks County … [Read More]
