As part of our series of Welcome articles for our newly elected officials, we invited retired Smith County Commissioner JoAnn Hampton with two decades of experience to share her Words of Wisdom. As you look back on your years of service, what is one of the most valuable lessons you learned? One of the most valuable lessons I have learned from serving first as Tyler … Continue Reading about Words of Wisdom with Retired Smith County Commissioner JoAnn Hampton
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CJCAT Resolutions Lay Foundation for Legislative Platform
On Oct. 5, 2022, the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT) unanimously passed a slate of resolutions covering crucial county issues … Continue Reading about CJCAT Resolutions Lay Foundation for Legislative Platform

Tax Assessor-Collector: Roles and Responsibilities
“As elected officials, we all have to work together. It’s important that the county tax assessor-collector take time to nurture good relations with members of the … Continue Reading about Tax Assessor-Collector: Roles and Responsibilities

Welcome To County Government
Congratulations to our 79 newly elected County Judges and 172 newly elected County Commissioners!
County Progress Magazine recently asked Calhoun County Commissioner David Hall to reflect on his five-plus years in office. “Being a County Commissioner is … Continue Reading about Welcome To County Government

Sample Rules of Procedure, Conduct, and Decorum at Meetings of the County Commissioners Court
I. All Regular, Special, Emergency, and Executive Session Meetings of the ____________ County Commissioners Court will be called and conducted in accordance with the … Continue Reading about Sample Rules of Procedure, Conduct, and Decorum at Meetings of the County Commissioners Court
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Words of Widsom with Mason County Judge Jerry Bearden
Mason County Judge Jerry Bearden took office Jan. 1, 2003. As you look back on your years of service, what are some of the most valuable lessons you learned? I learned very quickly that as the County Judge … Continue Reading about Words of Widsom with Mason County Judge Jerry Bearden

Do’s and Don’ts of County Purchasing
When it comes to county government purchasing, the statutes contain many requirements that must be met. These requirements are scattered throughout the statutes – not just in the section known as the County … Continue Reading about Do’s and Don’ts of County Purchasing