Highlights From San Antonio An item is placed on the commissioners court agenda. A discussion ensues, a vote is taken, a decision is made…and in many cases, lives are changed. Capitalizing on the conference theme, “County Government: It Starts With Us,” South Texas 2011-12 President and Webb County Commissioner Jerry Garza asked judges and commissioners gathered in San … [Read more...] about South Texas Meeting Recap
Monuments of Justice: Brooks County Courthouse
Brooks County Courthouse County Seat: Falfurrias County Population: 7,223 (2010 U.S. Census) The Brooks County Courthouse was built in 1914 as designed by London-born architect Alfred Giles in a Beaux-Arts style. Drawing from several historic architectural periods, the structure relied predominantly upon the Italian Renaissance for its influence. The county … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Brooks County Courthouse
North & East Texas Meeting Recap
Highlights from Galveston The North & East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association welcomed Chambers, Galveston and Orange counties into the region following the passage of a resolution at the Association’s annual conference in Galveston May 20-23, bringing the new membership total to 72 counties. Some 175 officials gathered at Moody Gardens in Galveston … [Read more...] about North & East Texas Meeting Recap
Tobacco Settlement Report
159 Counties Receive $6 Million in Tobacco Money The Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Investment Advisory Committee approved $50 million for the year 2012 tobacco settlement distribution, some $1 million less than the previous year’s amount. According to the distribution report published by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), 159 counties received just … [Read more...] about Tobacco Settlement Report
From the President
Greetings, everyone, and Happy Fourth of July! Hope your summer is going well, and I hope you will have an opportunity to take some time off to spend with family and friends before the aggressive budget sessions begin. It’s already been a warm start to what is predicted to be a hot and dry several months. Rain is always in order for this time of year, and I pray … [Read more...] about From the President