Greetings! The year 2013 is now off and running. I just returned from Austin where I met with Jim Allison, our general counsel, and Brooks County Judge Raul Ramirez, the first vice president of our Association. Jim had us go over to the Capitol and meet with our representatives and senators to express some of our concerns with legislative issues that may affect county … [Read more...] about From the President – March 2013
National County Government Month • “Smart Justice: Creating Safer Communities”
National County Government Month (NCGM) conducted each April is an annual celebration of counties and their contributions to communities. Since 1991, the National Association of Counties (NACo) has encouraged counties to actively promote the services and programs they offer. This year’s theme is “Smart Justice: Creating Safer Communities.” Give Them the … [Read more...] about National County Government Month • “Smart Justice: Creating Safer Communities”
Tom Green County 2013 Budget Planning Calendar (FY2014) [preliminary]
March 29 Budget letters go out to all elected officials and department heads. May 3 Deadline to have department’s proposed budget to judge. April - May Mailing of notices of appraised value by chief appraiser. April -- The chief appraiser prepares and certifies to the tax assessor-collector for each county, municipality, and school district … [Read more...] about Tom Green County 2013 Budget Planning Calendar (FY2014) [preliminary]
Real County Centennial Countdown – March 2013
As part of our Real County Centennial Countdown, each month County Progress will check in with the Real County Centennial Steering Committee. With one month left to go until the official 100th, the committee continues its quest to make permanent contributions in honor of the county’s founding. “From the beginning we’ve been interested in efforts that would yield a lasting … [Read more...] about Real County Centennial Countdown – March 2013
Emergency Services District: A Bona Fide Bargain
By Cliff Avery SAFE-D Executive Director On every uniform election date it seems that local voters somewhere in Texas are creating emergency services districts (ESDs). Most are created to provide reliable funding for fire protection or emergency medical response. The fire departments – sometimes volunteer, sometimes municipal career – and emergency medical services … [Read more...] about Emergency Services District: A Bona Fide Bargain