North & East Texas Angelina County is in the first year of a six-year contract with the Regional Capital Public Defender program. “This is a lot less burdensome on taxpayers,” Judge Wes Suiter told the Lufkin News. “We’re a medium-sized county, but these little rural areas have a really hard time finding someone.” Bowie County Commissioner John … [Read more...] about News Reviews
From the President
Happy September and hope you enjoyed a great and somewhat cool Labor Day weekend and holiday. Guess if you were indoors, you may have. Temperatures are reaching into the hundreds in some areas around our state, and rain has been scarce in most parts of Texas. Ranchers and other small farmers are struggling with hay and crop fields along with the overall needs of their … [Read more...] about From the President
From the General Counsel
Indigent Defense Issues A recent meeting of the legislative workgroup of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) raised some questions concerning implementation of the requirements of the Fair Defense Act. Counties should periodically review their compliance with these requirements to ensure continued grant funding and to avoid litigation. A couple of … [Read more...] about From the General Counsel
Monuments of Justice: Hardin County Courthouse
County Seat: Kountze * County Population: 54,635 (2010 U.S. Census)
The Hardin County Courthouse was erected in 1959 in a Modern style as designed by Dickson, Dickson & Associates. Hardin County was created in 1858 with Hardin as the county seat. However, establishment of the railroad led citizens to successfully push for relocation to Kountze in 1887. The interesting story behind the demise of the inaugural county capitol … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Hardin County Courthouse
Texas County News Reviews
North & East Texas Bell County Commissioners Court voted for the county to provide animal shelter services for Troy and Morgan’s Point Resort. The county’s animal shelter opened earlier this year. Bowie County Commissioners Court appointed Donna Burns to serve as treasurer until the November election. A former county treasurer, she replaces Brice Feasel, who … [Read more...] about Texas County News Reviews