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Educated Perspective

January 25, 2021 by County Progress

Former County Judge Highlights Importance of Oil and Gas Industry

As we close the doors on a year dominated by the global pandemic, we move into a legislative session that will be overshadowed by COVID’s impact and continued threat. Budgetary impacts and establishing appropriate health protocols will make it very difficult to advocate for local interests. It is in times like these that Texans lean […]

Filed Under: Feature Story, Guest Tagged With: oil and gas

Legislative Session Begins

January 18, 2021 by County Progress

For the first time in over 100 years, the Texas Legislature will convene during a worldwide pandemic. While health concerns will affect the proceedings, the legislature will consider many bills that affect county government. With limited access to the Texas Capitol, county officials must use all available means to communicate with legislators. We will continue […]

Filed Under: Feature Story, From the General Counsel, Legislature Tagged With: 87th Legislative Session, Jim Allison

Tax Assessors-Collectors

January 11, 2021 by County Progress

‘We All Make a Difference’

It is an honor and privilege to serve as president of the Tax Assessor-Collectors Association of Texas (TACA). The office of the Tax Assessor-Collector is the most frequently visited office in the county with a wide array of responsibility and accountability. It is also the most rewarding position in county government because of interaction with […]

Filed Under: Feature Story, Office Spotlight Tagged With: Montgomery County, tax assessor-collectors

Happy New Year!

January 4, 2021 by County Progress

Time to Set Those County Resolutions

Get educated. Do more with less. Make a difference. Serve. Improve communities. Each of these is synonymous with a resolution. Tis the season to renew these commitments or lend thought to new goals and priorities, whether personal or professional. When it comes to Commissioners Court, the list practically creates itself. Fulfill My Mandated Duties As […]

Filed Under: Education, Feature Story, Resolutions Tagged With: new year, resolutions

KEY CONCEPT: Education Requirements

January 1, 2021 by County Progress

KEY QUESTION: What are the education requirements for County Judges and County Commissioners? MAIN REFERENCE POINTS: Judges: Texas Government Code Sections 56.006 and 74.025. The State of Texas delegated to the Court of Criminal Appeals the authority to establish the rules of judicial education. These rules are posted on the Texas Judicial Branch website at […]

Filed Under: Education, Key Concept Tagged With: education

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