By Jim Allison, General Counsel After each legislative session, the speaker of the house assigns issues to be studied by House committees. These charges are the subject of public hearings, and recommendations are submitted at the next legislative session. Commissioners Court members should become familiar with these issues, present testimony at the public hearings, and … [Read more...] about General Counsel’s Report: Interim Legislative Studies
Guest Column: Attendance as a Job Function
By Vanessa A. Gonzalez, Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against employees who have a disability or a perceived disability. If the employee is a “qualified employee” with a disability and asks for a reasonable accommodation, the employer is required to enter into an interactive process with the employee … [Read more...] about Guest Column: Attendance as a Job Function
Texas News Reviews: March 2014
North & East Texas Anderson County received a state grant of $60,000 for replacement of county bridges. *** Cherokee County Commissioners Court appointed veteran lawyer Dana Norris Young as interim county attorney. She replaces Kelley Peacock, who was appointed interim county court at law judge. *** Ellis County received a homeland security grant of $558,000 … [Read more...] about Texas News Reviews: March 2014
Johnson County Courthouse Centennial Celebration
Hundreds gathered at the Johnson County Courthouse on Nov. 16, 2013, to celebrate the 100th birthday of their renowned county capitol. After a fire destroyed the 1882 courthouse, Johnson County contracted with the Dallas architecture firm of Lang and Witchell to design a modern, fireproof building as the new seat of county government. The resulting design was inspired by two … [Read more...] about Johnson County Courthouse Centennial Celebration
National County Government Month – April 2014
Ready and Resilient Counties: Prepare. Respond. Thrive. National County Government Month (NCGM) is celebrated every April and provides an excellent opportunity for your county to highlight effective county programs and educate your community on county government. This year’s theme is Ready and Resilient Counties: Prepare. Respond. Thrive. Traditionally, counties … [Read more...] about National County Government Month – April 2014