In the State of Texas, county government is a unit of state government often referred to as “an arm of the state” or an administrative subdivision of the state. Texas counties must do those actions required by state law. In some cases, the state requires services or duties to be provided by counties but does not provide the necessary funding, resulting in unfunded … Continue Reading about Resolution Spotlight: Opposition to Unfunded Mandates
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Happy New Year! Time to Set Those County Resolutions
Last year, County Progress asked a group of county officials to share why they ran for office. Their responses reflect a desire to serve, a fondness for their … Continue Reading about Happy New Year! Time to Set Those County Resolutions
A Message of Encouragement and Unity for 2026
As Texas turns the page to a New Year and looks toward the possibilities of 2026, I want to take this opportunity to recognize the remarkable people serving in … Continue Reading about A Message of Encouragement and Unity for 2026
Wharton County Courthouse
The Wharton County Courthouse was built in 1889 in a Second Empire style as designed by noted Texas architect Eugene Thomas Heiner. The county capitol was … Continue Reading about Wharton County Courthouse
Legislative Changes Impacting County Procurement
When the Texas Legislature meets, there are always changes that impact procurement. If you search the statutes, you will see that these changes have already been … Continue Reading about Legislative Changes Impacting County Procurement
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Courthouse Preservation Program Receives $100 Million
Grant Applications Now Open; Master Plan Deadline March 13, 2026
The Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) is accepting Round 14 grant applications. To be eligible to apply, counties must have a THCPP-approved master plan … Continue Reading about Courthouse Preservation Program Receives $100 Million
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Legislative Interim Ideal Time to Share County Story With State Partners
In his first official remarks as CJCAT President, Parmer County Commissioner Kirk Frye asked his fellow members of Texas Commissioners Courts to join him in a pledge. “We often look at the legislative interim as … Continue Reading about Resolution Spotlights