With the 87th Legislative Session in the rearview mirror, officials gathered at the CJCAT Annual State Conference in Round Rock could not help but acknowledge a sense of weariness. Afterall, local decision-making has been challenged by lawmakers during the last two sessions, creating a tiring offense/defense mentality. However, when it comes to Commissioners Courts, there … [Read more...] about Leading With Confidence, Serving With Competence
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
KEY QUESTION: What is the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, and how does the Commission affect county government? REFERENCE POINTS: Texas Administrative Code TITLE 37 – PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS PART 9 – TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS TALKING POINTS: The Texas Legislature created the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (Commission) in … [Read more...] about Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Words of Wisdom from Fannin County Commissioner Jerry Magness
As “they” say, hindsight is 20/20. As you look back on your years of service, what are some of the most valuable lessons you learned? I learned to give myself time to stop, listen, and watch how the government system works. It is not like a private business. Transparency is key in all that you do. Take it before the Commissioners Court and discuss the issue. … [Read more...] about Words of Wisdom from Fannin County Commissioner Jerry Magness
A Century of Service
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 … [Read more...] about A Century of Service
County Jail Telemental Health Care
Mental Health: The more services, the better. While mandates require us to provide mental health services, it is the right thing to do. The mental health population inside our jails is not going down anytime soon. It is something all jails and we administrators are experiencing. So my solution is, the more help and services I can provide these citizens, the better … [Read more...] about County Jail Telemental Health Care