Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
The Collingsworth County Courthouse was built in 1931 in a Texas Renaissance style with brick and stone accents, as designed by Berry & Hatch Architects. A bit of controversy surrounded the initial county capitol, finally erected in 1893, as described by June Rayfield Welch in “The Texas Courthouse Revisited.” There had been a strong opposition to … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Collingsworth County Courthouse
Happy June everyone! Well, as the primary elections are now over, voters have made decisions on important election races all around our state. Some commissioners court member races have been decided, since some candidates have no opponent in November. I hope we will all graciously welcome every new member to our organization and lend a helping hand whenever … [Read more...] about From the President
Highlights From Odessa Contrary to what some may think, when it comes to day-to-day county business, the county judge is not in charge. Rather, the judge is the chief administrative officer, said Wichita County Judge Woodrow W. Gossom Jr., who took office in 1999 after serving as county commissioner 1989-1998. Equally important, the judge is the “consensus … [Read more...] about Conference Close-Up: West Texas Judges & Commissioners Conference
Wildfire Prevention As the summer months approach, Texas counties brace for another wildfire season. While scattered precipitation has helped, drought conditions persist in many counties. Fighting the massive fires of last year demonstrated the benefits of emergency preparedness training and preparation. However, an ounce of prevention continues to be worth more than … [Read more...] about From the General Counsel
KEY CONCEPT: Elections Administrator Position KEY QUESTION: How does a county create the position of an elections administrator? REFERENCE POINT: Texas Election Code Title 3, Election Officers and Observers. Chapter 31, Officers to Administer Elections, Subchapters B, C & D. TALKING POINTS: 1. The county commissioners court creates the position of … [Read more...] about KEY CONCEPT: Elections Administrator Position
