Texas county jails continue to operate in an environment that is constantly changing. While counties across the state face many of the same challenges, those challenges do not always look the same from one county to the next. After more than 35 years in corrections, including over 30 years working in county law enforcement and jail operations, I've learned there is rarely a … [Read more...] about Texas County Jails: Preparing for What Comes Next
Erath County Commissioner James C. ‘Jim’ Buck II
Erath County Commissioner James C. “Jim” Buck II passed away on Sept. 24, 2026, at the age of 70. Jim was born on Sept. 7, 1956, in Stephenville to the late James Calmes and Sally Standridge Buck. He attended public school in Stephenville and was a member of Stephenville High School Class of 1975. Jim married the love of his life, Deborah Lynn Shinn, on Aug. 30, 1975, in … [Read more...] about Erath County Commissioner James C. ‘Jim’ Buck II
Hockley County Elections Office Addresses Current, Future Needs
With a myriad of goals in mind, Hockley County renovated a vacant downtown building into a new Elections Office featuring 15 voting stations and two ADA-compliant booths. The county celebrated with a grand opening and guided tours of the 3,100-square-foot facility on June 22. “The new Elections Office is designed to accommodate the county's continued growth by expanding … [Read more...] about Hockley County Elections Office Addresses Current, Future Needs
Voting in Elections: A Fundamental Right and Duty
*** Click here for the audio version.*** Elections are the signature trademark of a democratic republic. The framers of the U.S. Constitution recognized the importance of guaranteeing the right to elect our representation. Consistent with the concerns over concentration of power, Article I of the U.S. Constitution assigns the responsibility for elections to the states, not the … [Read more...] about Voting in Elections: A Fundamental Right and Duty
Resolution Spotlight: Communicating With the Texas Legislature
Throughout the last several legislative sessions, certain legislators have continued their efforts to obtain legislation to prohibit local officials and their nonprofit associations from communicating with the Texas Legislature, said CJCAT Senior General Counsel Jim Allison. “Using the term ‘taxpayer-funded lobbying,’ this legislation would bar local officials from expending … [Read more...] about Resolution Spotlight: Communicating With the Texas Legislature