We’ve just had the West Texas Annual Conference, and the North & East and South Texas meetings are both coming up. Are you ready? Have you ever served on your regional or state committees? Generally, they are comprised of the Nominations, Site Selection, Resolutions, and Scholarship committees. Have you ever really stopped and thought about the Resolutions Committee and … [Read more...] about Association Resolutions Reflect Grassroots Concerns
North & East Texas Annual Conference
July 15-18, Kyle Field - Brazos County
When it comes to this year’s conference theme, Build What Matters, the early bird session on July 15 could not be a better fit. Designed to provide an in-depth and concentrated learning experience on the budget, this four-hour training, free of charge, will include calendars, grant considerations, and adoption procedures. Registration for the budget workshop is separate from … [Read more...] about North & East Texas Annual Conference
Van Zandt County Commissioner Virgil Melton
Virgil Melton Jr. was born July 8, 1947, and passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2024, after a life richly lived in service and kindness. Virgil’s earliest and fondest childhood memories were of being with his grandparents, hunting squirrels and fishing with his grandfather at Buck Creek, or just spending time at his store in Jackson. Virgil often talked about that being the … [Read more...] about Van Zandt County Commissioner Virgil Melton
Former Bailey County Judge Sherri Harrison
Sherri (Bessire) Harrison, age 57, of Muleshoe, Texas, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Littlefield, Texas. She was born June 13, 1966, in Clovis, New Mexico to Travis and Sue (Willman) Bessire. Sherri served as the Bailey County Clerk, and then was elected as the Bailey County Judge, serving for many years. She loved having the honor of performing several weddings. She … [Read more...] about Former Bailey County Judge Sherri Harrison
Cybersecurity Training
KEY QUESTION: Are county employees and elected and appointed officials required by law to complete cybersecurity training? MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Information Resources Act, Government Code, Chapter 2054, New Section 2054.5191 TALKING POINTS: House Bill 3834 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature required certain local government employees and elected officials to … [Read more...] about Cybersecurity Training