The September issue of County Progress highlights County and District Clerks. How often do you visit yours? How often do you engage their staffs and try to really understand all the hats they wear in their offices? Their struggles and their victories? Their limitations and their needs? Of course, we know the basic duties of each office, and we are in a unique position to … [Read more...] about Intentional Engagement
Get in the Game, Set the Tone
Proactive Approach Drives Commissioner’s Personal, Public Life
Presidio County Commissioner David Beebe has never been one to sit on the sidelines and wonder “what if?” Take, for instance, the evening he heard Marfa legend Primo Carrasco play Ranchera style music on his acoustic guitar. Beebe had been playing instruments on stage since he was about 16 years old. However, he had never played Texas/Mexican border music. “I think I … [Read more...] about Get in the Game, Set the Tone
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension District Training Conferences
One-Day Sessions Provide Commissioners Continuing Education
Ten Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Districts will offer in-service training for members of Commissioners Court from Oct. 30-Dec. 12. The District Conferences provide varying amounts of continuing education credits for County Commissioners; County Judges are also welcome to attend. Application will be made to the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas … [Read more...] about Texas A&M AgriLife Extension District Training Conferences
Third Time’s a Charm
Persistence Pays Off as Commissioner Advocates for Annex
One decade ago, Young County Commissioner Jimmy Wiley made his first attempt to address the overcrowded conditions at the Young County Courthouse. While the lack of space to house growing staff and store materials was on his mind, Wiley was also concerned with two specific factors: Citizen access to busy offices including the tax assessor-collector was not easily … [Read more...] about Third Time’s a Charm
Traps for the Unwary – Nepotism
Continuing our series of columns on traps for the unwary, this month we will discuss the Nepotism Prohibition in Chapter 573, Government Code. Since 1907, this statute has applied to all public officials of this State and its political subdivisions, including members of Commissioners Courts. Appointment and Confirmation. The statute prohibits a public official from … [Read more...] about Traps for the Unwary – Nepotism