Managing jail costs, tax abatements, bonds and certificates of obligation, and the 89th Texas Legislature are among the many topics to be covered at the Annual West Texas Conference April 22-25 in Taylor County. Pending approval, Commissioners who attend every class will receive 14 continuing education hours; an additional four credit hours will be offered on Tuesday morning … [Read more...] about 96th Annual West Texas Conference
Resolution Spotlight: Regulating Fireworks
Texas has a very diverse landscape, and the Panhandle’s fire season is basically 365 days a year, said Hutchinson County Judge Cindy Irwin. Hutchinson County is well aware of the devastation fire can cause. The Smokehouse Creek Fire, which started in Hutchinson County on Feb. 26, 2024, eventually burned more than 1 million acres across the Panhandle making it the largest … [Read more...] about Resolution Spotlight: Regulating Fireworks
Indigent Health Care
Working Relationships, Holistic Approach Benefit Clients, County
When it comes to providing indigent health care, the trickle-down theory comes into play: Healthy relationships between all parties contribute to the health of the program and ultimately the health of the client. “In my opinion, you have to have the backing of your board or Commissioners Court to have an efficient and effective indigent health care program,” said Brandy … [Read more...] about Indigent Health Care
County Judge and County Commissioner
Roles and Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities of the County Judge and County Commissioner are spelled out in the statutes. The County Judge is frequently the most visible official in county government. Often thought of as the county’s chief executive officer, a County Judge has broad judicial and administrative powers, including serving as the presiding officer of the county’s … [Read more...] about County Judge and County Commissioner
Welcome to County Government
I want to take this opportunity to welcome all of our new County Judges and County Commissioners to a very meaningful job. It will not always be easy, but I do guarantee that in spite of the challenges, it is rewarding. You may have your day all planned out, but before you know it unforeseen things may happen, and your day may not go as planned. Just go with the flow and do … [Read more...] about Welcome to County Government