By Lubbock County Commissioner Patti Jones, Newly Elected Second Vice President, County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Let me begin by saying I am very humbled to have been chosen to serve as second vice president of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas. I know quite a few of you from around the State, and I look forward to meeting … [Read more...] about New State Officer Welcomes Leadership Role
Texas Commission on Jail Standards Nov. 3 Meeting Recap
By Burnet County Judge Donna Klaeger, Chairman, Texas Commission on Jail Standards The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS or Commission) is making some changes that will enable sheriffs, county commissioners courts, jailers, advocacy groups, and others who are interested in Jail Standards to discuss concerns and make comments to specific Jail Standards through … [Read more...] about Texas Commission on Jail Standards Nov. 3 Meeting Recap
Texas Commission on Jail Standards Workshops
Workshop Goals: · Provide an open forum to discuss Jail Standards and regulations. · Develop process and procedures to review, discuss, and receive input to Jail Standards. · Provide opportunity to … [Read more...] about Texas Commission on Jail Standards Workshops
From the General Counsel
County-Related House of Representatives Interim Charges After each legislative session, the speaker of the house assigns issues to be studied by House committees. The lieutenant governor assigns issues to the Senate committees. These charges are the subject of public hearings, and recommendations … [Read more...] about From the General Counsel
Key Concept
KEY CONCEPT: Competitive Bidding KEY QUESTION: What are the statutory regulations regarding county bidding? MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262 – The County Purchasing Act TALKING POINTS: 1. State law requires that public entities: a) have specific … [Read more...] about Key Concept