KEY QUESTION: How does a county create the position of an elections administrator? REFERENCE POINTS: Texas Election Code Title 3, Election Officers and Observers. Chapter 31, Officers to Administer Elections, Subchapters B, C & D. TALKING POINTS: The County Commissioners Court creates the position of elections administrator and sets the salary by written order. … [Read more...] about Elections Administrator
2013 COPIES ON SALE NOW -- Get Your Copy at 50% Off Today It’s Summer which means we are well into 2013 and will begin compiling county updates for next year’s directory. In order to make room we would like to offer 2013 editions of the Texas County Directory at half price. ½ Price on 2013 Texas County Directories now through August 9th while supplies … [Read more...] about
52 Things You Gotta Do – Continued
Our September, October and November issues featured dozens of magnificent stops, and we conclude with our final must-see set. 39. Hurry to Scurry County That's right! Don't walk! Run as fast as you can and spend a day or even several in Snyder, the county seat of Scurry County. There's so much to do! Snyder is a very much “on-the-move” type of city as evidenced by the … [Read more...] about 52 Things You Gotta Do – Continued
Real County Centennial Countdown
April 2012-April 2013 As part of our Real County Centennial Countdown, each month County Progress will check in with the Real County Centennial Steering Committee. This month we join a sneak preview of the Mohair Fashion Show, which will be staged by Dolores Unique Designs of Camp Wood, Texas, at the big Real County birthday bash on April 6. When Dolores Vernor, a native … [Read more...] about Real County Centennial Countdown
From the Association President
Greetings! This is my first message as your president of our State Association, and I look forward to serving you throughout the coming year. This is my 18th year to serve as county judge in Johnson County. My previous occupation was the owner of Harmon Insurance, a property and casualty insurance agency, for 20-plus years. I believe that most of the things you do in life … [Read more...] about From the Association President