Free and fair elections are a cornerstone of our system of government. Every two years, the voters have an opportunity to express their will and select their leaders. Required biennial elections are not common in other countries, even in democracies. The framers of our constitution ensured that our leaders would be required to undergo frequent review by the voters. The two-year … [Read more...] about Elections in a Democratic Republic
Llano County Courthouse
County Seat: Llano
The Llano County Courthouse, a Romanesque Revival-style structure fashioned of tan brick, sandstone, and granite, has withstood the test of both Father Time and the fiery flame. The most serious of three fires occurred in 1952 and destroyed the cupola. The burned section below the cupola was rebuilt and covered with wooden shingles painted silver; however the cupola was not … [Read more...] about Llano County Courthouse
Ellis County Commissioner Paul David Perry
Boze-Mitchell McKibbin Funeral Home: Longtime Ellis County Commissioner Paul David Perry, age 63, of Milford, Texas, died at home on February 11, 2024, after battling with cancer. A proud seventh-generation Texan, Paul was born in Dallas on March 28, 1960. When he was 4, he and his parents moved to Midlothian, where he grew up wandering his family’s rural property, going … [Read more...] about Ellis County Commissioner Paul David Perry
2024 Conference Calendar
Click here for the 2024 Conference Calendar: 2024 CONFERENCE CALENDAR The Texas Constitution spells out the education requirements for members of Commissioners Court. Per Government Code Section 74.025, County Judges are required to earn 30 credit hours during their first year of office, and 16 credit hours for each 12-month reporting period following the first year … [Read more...] about 2024 Conference Calendar
Constituent Connection
The Value of Social Media
Stephens County Emergency Management used social media to “explain the why” behind a bridge closure. Officials remained diligent in updating the post and keeping the community informed. Several hundred viewers reacted to the post, with one thanking emergency management personnel for closing the bridge and potentially saving lives. In a recent column, CJCAT President Jen … [Read more...] about Constituent Connection