In late January, the Wise County Commissioners Court launched a nine-month pilot program to help officials determine how Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be used to benefit county government. “Our progress to date has been mostly on the backend,” shared Wise County Emergency Management Coordinator Cody Powell, project manager. “We have been learning how to use AI and … Continue Reading about Wise County Artificial Intelligence Exploratory Program
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Resolution Spotlight: County Homestead Exemption
The Resolutions adopted by the members of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT) at the Annual Conference originate among members of … Continue Reading about Resolution Spotlight: County Homestead Exemption
2025 West Texas Conference Highlights
Some 250 County Judges and Commissioners convened in Taylor County April 22-25 to study the latest issues affecting grassroots government including emergency … Continue Reading about 2025 West Texas Conference Highlights
Fine and Fee Collections
Lubbock County Collections Assistant Sets Tone, Inspires Effort
The mission of the Lubbock County Judicial Compliance Department is straightforward: Enforce the collection of court-ordered fines, court costs, and attorney fees as … Continue Reading about Fine and Fee Collections
Medina County Courthouse Security
Before taking office as County Judge in 2023, Keith Lutz spent a decade as Medina County’s fire marshal and emergency management coordinator (EMC). In 2017, … Continue Reading about Medina County Courthouse Security
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Cooke County Commissioner Brings Previous Experience to Court
In December 2020, Cooke County Emergency Medical Services (CCEMS) posted the following on social media: “Congratulations to EMT of the Year Adam Arendt. Adam has been serving the citizens of Cooke County for 11 … Continue Reading about Cooke County Commissioner Brings Previous Experience to Court
Elections Administrator
KEY QUESTION: How does a county create the position of an elections administrator? REFERENCE POINTS: Texas Election Code Title 3, Election Officers and Observers. Chapter 31, Officers to Administer Elections, … Continue Reading about Elections Administrator