KEY QUESTION: Can Commissioners Courts regulate traffic on county roads? REFERENCE POINT: Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 541-Chapter 545, Title 7, Subtitle C, “Rules of the Road, ” also known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 251, Subchapter E, part of the County Road and Bridge … [Read more...] about Key Concept: Regulating Traffic on County Roads
Monuments of Justice: Crane County Courthouse
County Seat: Crane • County Population: 4,375 (2010 U.S. Census) County Judge: John Farmer County Commissioners: Precinct 1: Tom Brown Precinct 2: Dennis Young Precinct 3: Domingo Escobedo Precinct 4: Roy Hodges The Crane County Courthouse was designed by Groos, Clift & Ball and completed in 1948 for $150,000; the county capitol was remodeled and expanded … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Crane County Courthouse
Monuments of Justice: Jasper County Courthouse
County Seat: Jasper • County Population: 35,710 (2010 US Census)
County Judge: Mark Allen County Commissioners: Precinct 1: Charles Shofner Precinct 2: Roy Parker Precinct 3: Willie Stark Precinct 4: Vance Moss The Jasper County Courthouse was completed in 1889 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The courthouse was designed by Eugene T. Heiner in an Italianate style with a clock tower, which … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Jasper County Courthouse
From the President – June 2014
Wow, I can’t believe it’s already June. It’s amazing how time flies when you’re busy. I just returned from my second continuing education conference, the North & East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference in Galveston. President Wes Suiter, Angelina County Judge, and his officers provided an outstanding and entertaining meeting. It was great to talk … [Read more...] about From the President – June 2014
Texas News Reviews: June 2014
North & East Texas Angelina County Commissioners Court granted permission for a military exercise at the county airport by the Operations Group of the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La. The airport will remain open with county staff members, but the runway lights will be off during the nighttime exercise. * * * * * Bowie County Commissioner Pat … [Read more...] about Texas News Reviews: June 2014