KEY QUESTION: Are county employees and elected and appointed officials required by law to complete cybersecurity training? MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Information Resources Act, Government Code, Chapter 2054, New Section 2054.5191 TALKING POINTS: House Bill 3834 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature required certain local government employees and elected officials to … Continue Reading about Cybersecurity Training
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Wise County Artificial Intelligence Exploratory Program
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 … Continue Reading about Wise County Artificial Intelligence Exploratory Program
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
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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, while working on a mass notification system for the … Continue Reading about Medina County Courthouse Security
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