According to Texas Transportation Code Section 502.401, Subchapter H, Optional Fees, “The Commissioners Court of a county by order may impose an additional fee, not to exceed $10, for registering a vehicle in the county.” The $10 maximum was established in 1991. County Impact Cherokee County collects the $10 fee, which is deposited into the county’s Road & Bridge Fund … [Read more...] about Resolution Spotlight: Optional County Road and Bridge Fee
State Conference Preview Highlights
The August issue of County Progress includes everything you need to know about your 103rd Annual State Conference set for Oct. 6-9 in Galveston. The County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas is thrilled to present Alex Weber as our keynote speaker. The only person to both host and compete on American Ninja Warrior, Weber is known for his contagious energy and genuine … [Read more...] about State Conference Preview Highlights
89th Texas Legislature
CJCAT County Impact Analysis
The Regular Session of the 89th Texas Legislature began with a $24 billion surplus and high hopes for action on several important issues. County priorities included additional funding for mental health, indigent defense, and new funding for rural ambulance services. While significant funding was included for rural ambulance services, the county taxpayers remain financially … [Read more...] about 89th Texas Legislature
Victoria County Courthouse
Victoria County has been home to four courthouses, if you count the hand-hewn log church used by the first Commissioners Court in 1837. According to June Rayfield Welch, author of “The Texas Courthouse Revisited,” a petition was presented to the court asking that “…some other Court House be procured than the one now occupied as such that being the property of the Roman … [Read more...] about Victoria County Courthouse
Cybersecurity Training
KEY QUESTION: Are county employees and elected and appointed officials required by law to complete cybersecurity training? MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Information Resources Act, Government Code, Chapter 2054, New Section 2054.5191 TALKING POINTS: House Bill 3834 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature required certain local government employees and elected officials to … [Read more...] about Cybersecurity Training