County Road Administrator When it comes to county roads, the majority of Texas’ 254 counties still operate under the commissioner system. Under this plan each commissioner is responsible for the supervision of the road and bridge crew in his or her precinct. However, there are at least 60 counties that have opted to use the unit system. This can only be accomplished … [Read more...] about County Focus: County Road Administrator
South Texas Meeting Recap
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