Budgeting, personnel policies, and county-related legislation are among the many topics to be covered at the Annual West Texas Conference April 19-22 in Tarrant County. Pending approval, Commissioners who attend every class will receive 14 continuing education hours; an additional four credit hours will be offered on Tuesday morning during the early bird session. … [Read more...] about 93rd Annual West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference
Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas 2022 Resolutions
RESOLUTION Appreciation to Hosts and Sponsors WHEREAS, the Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association semi-annual meeting was held on March 3, 2022; and, WHEREAS, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service hosted the Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association in the most efficient and hospitable manner; and WHEREAS, the law firm of Perdue … [Read more...] about Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas 2022 Resolutions
Century of Service: Glimpse into the 1970s
In October 2022, the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas will conduct its 100th Annual State Conference. Texas County Judges and Commissioners, known for their servant leadership, have joined together for a century to not only educate themselves as required by law, but to also learn and grow from one another’s experiences. As the Official Publication of the … [Read more...] about Century of Service: Glimpse into the 1970s
Mental Health Task Force
Serving Children, Adults in Crisis * Jail Diversion, Reduced Recidivism, Continuum of Care Among Program Goals
Since 2004, Williamson County has taken a keen interest in mental health and has worked to advance services to its citizens while continuing to be fiscally responsible to the taxpayers. More than 20 years ago, leaders in Williamson County recognized that a growing population in the county jail was comprised of nonviolent offenders who needed mental health assistance and … [Read more...] about Mental Health Task Force
The Continuing Mental Health Disgrace
For many years, the State of Texas has shamefully neglected its mentally ill citizens. The state allocates $45.23 annually per citizen for mental health services, ranking 46th among the states. Without access to services, the most severely impaired are forced into the criminal justice system for the protection of themselves and others. County jails are the largest mental health … [Read more...] about The Continuing Mental Health Disgrace