Greetings and Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a good year in 2012. It is hard to believe that another year has gone by. On Jan. 2, Johnson County had its ceremony swearing in our newly elected officials. We had a good turn out from the community. I have always said that local government is the most efficient form of government. It was good to hear the comments made by … [Read more...] about From The President – February 2013
General Counsel’s Report: Legislative Session Underway
The 83rd Legislature has begun its 140-day regular session. With the re-election of Speaker Joe Straus, the major state leadership remains unchanged. However, with redistricting, retirements, and unsuccessful election bids, there have been major changes in the membership. With a majority of the House being freshman or sophomores, new leadership will be required in the … [Read more...] about General Counsel’s Report: Legislative Session Underway
Monuments of Justice: Lamar County Courthouse
County Seat: Paris | County Population: 49,793 (2010 U.S. Census) The Lamar County Courthouse designed by architects Sanguinet & Staats represents an unusual fusion of Classical Revival with heavy Romanesque details, arches and columns. After a fire destroyed most of downtown Paris in 1916, the damaged 1896 courthouse was de-constructed to provide a foundation and … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Lamar County Courthouse
General Counsel’s Report – January 2013
As the new legislative session begins on Jan. 8, we will again gather for the Texas Association of Counties Legislative Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. every Tuesday to discuss legislative issues. During the period following the general election and the beginning of the session, legislators may pre-file bills. These bills are assigned a bill number, but no further action can be … [Read more...] about General Counsel’s Report – January 2013
From the President – January 2013
By the time you receive this, Thanksgiving and Christmas will be past us. I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays, and I wish all of you a Happy and Prosperous New Year. This past year has been a good year for Johnson County. The Chisholm Trail Parkway (Highway 121) is now under construction and is scheduled to be complete by spring of 2014. After being on the drawing board … [Read more...] about From the President – January 2013