As the 87th Texas Legislature concludes its Third Special Session, counties are still implementing the 1,081 bills that passed in the Regular Session. Below are summaries of some bills that require Commissioners Court attention. Filing Deadline Extended Since the legislature has not completed redistricting its boundaries, S.B. 13, Second Called … [Read more...] about Legislative Wrap-Up
Monuments of Justice: San Saba County Courthouse
County Seat: San Saba * County Population: 5,730 (2020 Census)
The San Saba community celebrated the county’s newly restored courthouse in a rededication ceremony on March 5, 2020. The Texas Legislature created and organized San Saba County in 1856. The county was first served by a two-story frame courthouse from 1857-1878, followed by a stone structure from 1878-1910. In 1910, the city of San Saba was incorporated. County … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: San Saba County Courthouse
Lone Star State Adds Almost 4 Million People in Last Decade
Texas lawmakers are looking to the recently released 2020 Census Redistricting Data to redraw legislative districts under Public Law 94-171. Census figures are used to realign these districts, taking into account population shifts since the 2010 Census. The 2020 Texas population was calculated at 29,145,505, up from 25,145,561 in 2010, which is a 16 percent jump. … [Read more...] about Lone Star State Adds Almost 4 Million People in Last Decade
A Glimpse in the Life of a Williamson County Commissioner Valerie Covey
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 Williamson County Commissioner Valerie Covey for taking the time to visit with us. HISTORY I am a native Texan who … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of a Williamson County Commissioner Valerie Covey
Subdivision Regulations
Commissioners Courts Address Growth, Related Safety Issues
When it comes to subdivision regulations, Stevan Sturrock has a triple perspective. Now a Tyler County Commissioner, Sturrock previously worked in county law enforcement and served as justice of the peace. In his earlier roles, he heard firsthand from taxpayers facing the fallout from bare-minimum regulations. For example, during his 14 years on the bench, … [Read more...] about Subdivision Regulations