The Rolling Stones offered the following advice: “You can’t always get what you want, but you just might get what you need.” A recent Opinion from the Attorney General provides insight into the authority of county officers to enforce weight limitations on state highways and county roads. In AG Opinion KP-0458 (2024), Attorney General Ken Paxton held that a deputy sheriff … [Read more...] about County Weight Enforcement
North & East Conference: Build What Matters
When it comes to this year’s conference theme, Build What Matters, the early bird session on July 15 could not be a better fit: county budgeting. Designed to provide an in-depth and concentrated learning experience on the budget, this four-hour training, free of charge, will include calendars, grant considerations, and adoption procedures. Registration for the budget … [Read more...] about North & East Conference: Build What Matters
Fine and Fee Collection
Bastrop County Streamlines Program, Sets Stage for Client Success
Officials were not surprised when the Bastrop County Collections & Compliance Department earned a statewide honor for its fine and fee collection. Department Director Maridel Borrego accepted the Governmental Collectors Association of Texas 2023 Collections Program of the Year Award on behalf of her staff during the association’s annual conference last fall. “Maridel … [Read more...] about Fine and Fee Collection
County Budget Serves as Communication Tool
The Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA’s) nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation assess how well an entity’s budget serves as: a policy document; a financial plan; an operations guide; and a communications device. McLennan County excelled in each area and received the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for … [Read more...] about County Budget Serves as Communication Tool
Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum
What is CCAC?
Earning your Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum certification is a worthy goal that has already been achieved by more than 700 County Judges and County Commissioners. Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum (CCAC) is a comprehensive educational program designed specifically for members of the Commissioners Court. CCAC was adopted by the County Judges and … [Read more...] about Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum