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Courthouse Trails: Lynn County Courthouse

February 27, 2023 by Sarah L

County Seat: Tahoka

    In 1876, the Texas Legislature created Lynn County, which organized in 1903 with Tahoka as the county seat. A two-story, frame structure served as the courthouse until citizens approved a bond election for the current building in July of 1915.       Designed by William M. Rice and built by A.Z. Rogers, the three-story building with a full basement housed courtrooms, … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails: Lynn County Courthouse

A Ray of Hope

February 20, 2023 by Sarah L

Diversion Program Changing Lives in Smith County

Editor’s Note:        In many counties, the county jail has become a de facto mental institution, housing mentally ill inmates awaiting due process without their medications and/or life-sustaining therapies. The situation is lose-lose-lose; the inmates and their families, fellow inmates and jail staff, and the taxpayers are all affected. Money has been appropriated, and … [Read more...] about A Ray of Hope

A Glimpse in the Life Kendall County Commissioner Christina Bergmann

February 13, 2023 by Sarah L

Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their public lives, giving us a fresh appreciation for the myriad of roles and responsibilities they shoulder every day. Our thanks to Kendall County Commissioner Christina Bergmann for taking the time to visit with us.

     I am a proud sixth-generation, lifelong resident of Kendall County. Both sides of my family are recognized as Founding Families, each having left a legacy of service that I am honored to continue as Commissioner for Precinct 1.       My grandparents, Edgar and Ruby Bergmann, started Bergmann Lumber Company in 1957. I grew up around the store and met many of the locals … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life Kendall County Commissioner Christina Bergmann

Commissioners Courts and the Texas Legislature

February 6, 2023 by Sarah L

     Barely a week after taking their oaths of office, a slate of newly elected officials joined their veteran counterparts in exercising the county’s role as partner to the State of Texas.       State Lawmakers will be asked to consider thousands of bills throughout the 88th Session of the Texas Legislature, and the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas will … [Read more...] about Commissioners Courts and the Texas Legislature

The High Cost of Neglected Mental Health Services

February 1, 2023 by Sarah L

In a recent report, Texas ranked 51st among the states and the District of Columbia in access to mental health care services. This is not a new situation. Texas has consistently funded its services near the bottom of all states. The unfortunate results are easy to document. Early intervention and treatment are unavailable. Law enforcement, the courts, jails, detention centers, … [Read more...] about The High Cost of Neglected Mental Health Services

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Dates of Interest for the 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature

Official deadlines will be set when the House and Senate adopt their rules, but until then, the Texas Legislative Council Drafting Manual provides the following general calendar: 

Bill pre-filing began:  Nov. 14, 2022 

1st day of session:  Jan. 10, 2023 

60-day bill filing deadline:  March 10, 2023  

Adjournment sine die:  May 29, 2023 

Post-session 20-day deadline for governor to sign or veto:  June 18, 2023 

Effective date (91st day after adjournment):  Aug. 28, 2023

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