KEY QUESTION: What is the proper procedure for scheduling or rescheduling Commissioners Court meetings as necessitated by an emergency? REFERENCE POINT: Texas Government Code Chapter 551, The Open Meetings Act, Sections 551.0411 and 551.045 TALKING POINTS: Background: Commissioners Court is required by law to give written notice of the date, hour, place, and … [Read more...] about Commissioners Court Meetings During an Emergency
State Association Resolutions
The State Association Resolutions Committee presents a report for consideration and adoption during the business session of the annual October conference of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas. This item of business is required by the Constitution of the CJCAT. Committee members spend several hours reviewing and revising draft resolutions. These resolutions … [Read more...] about State Association Resolutions
Jefferson County Commissioner Vernon Pierce
Vernon Pierce, 69, of Beaumont, died Sunday, April 14, 2024. On August 3, 1954, Hugh Vernon Pierce and Patricia Parker Pierce welcomed Hugh Vernon Pierce, Jr. to the family. While not the first grandson, and not even the first grandchild, he was quickly designated his Grandmother Pierce’s favorite. That was according to HER. Vernon loved to tell that when the family gathered … [Read more...] about Jefferson County Commissioner Vernon Pierce
Conference Agendas Designed With Takeaways in Mind
County officials serving as your Association officers work throughout the year to prepare and fully develop agendas for upcoming education conferences. County Progress is privileged to attend and report on every meeting of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas and the regional associations. For the last several years, we have developed and published a running … [Read more...] about Conference Agendas Designed With Takeaways in Mind
South Texas Association 2024 Conference
Cybersecurity, subdivision regulations, right of way authority, and indigent health care will be among the wide range of topics to be covered at the upcoming South Texas Conference in Cameron County on South Padre Island June 24-27. Registration, Meeting Location, Lodging You may register for this conference at www.countyprogress.com; select “Conferences” at the top of … [Read more...] about South Texas Association 2024 Conference