The Texas Legislature meets in regular session for 140 days in odd-numbered years. During the even-numbered years, the committees of the Senate and House of Representatives conduct hearings, prepare reports, and draft legislation on issues assigned by the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house. Although many other subjects will be addressed in the 8,000 bills introduced … [Read more...] about Senate Releases 2024 Interim Charges
Calhoun County Lands Cutting-Edge Nuclear Project
During a conference presentation in Vietnam last year, a representative of the World Nuclear Association in London was describing small modular reactor (SMR) development when he paused, recalled Kenneth Lee Peddicord, Ph.D., P.E., who attended the conference. SMRs are advanced nuclear reactors, as defined by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). “As the speaker … [Read more...] about Calhoun County Lands Cutting-Edge Nuclear Project
Nepotism
Can Commissioners Court members appoint or hire relatives or conduct county business with relatives? REFERENCE POINTS: Texas Government Code Chapter 573, Nepotism Statute Local Government Code Chapter 171 and Section 81.002 NEPOTISM TALKING POINTS: A member of Commissioners Court may not appoint, confirm the appointment of, or vote for the appointment or … [Read more...] about Nepotism
Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum
Now that we’re kicking off the different Regional and State Conferences, have you stopped to check your transcripts and compare them with the curriculums offered? How many credits are you away from the bragging rights of the Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum Certification? Pursuing that certification is a great way to ensure a diverse learning experience over a greater … [Read more...] about Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum
Winkler County Courthouse
Winkler County’s first courthouse eventually became Kermit’s first church. The gray, black-roofed building stood for 19 years before being moved to the edge of the town square to make way for the new courthouse. The original county capitol was eventually sold for $1, relocated, and converted to a house of worship. The second and final temple of justice was fashioned of brick … [Read more...] about Winkler County Courthouse