“It shall be the purpose of this Association to create a greater interest in county government and to unite its members to promote better business methods in county government, and to foster the general welfare of county government throughout all counties in the State of Texas.” — Excerpt, CJCAT Constitution This month, October 2021, the County Judges and Commissioners … [Read more...] about A Century of Service
Courthouse Trails
Some 18 years ago, County Progress Magazine launched a series dedicated to the restoration and renovation of our county capitols. Titled “Courthouse Trails,” this special section recaps the efforts of counties across the Lone Star State who have taken special measures to restore their capitols to their original splendor and/or launch comprehensive renovation projects to … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails
Second Special Session Report
After failing to pass any legislation in the First Called Session due to a lack of a quorum in the House of Representatives, the Second Called Session sent 14 bills and one constitutional amendment to Gov. Greg Abbott. Some of these bills will have a significant effect on counties. S.B. 6 by Sen. Huffman will revise the bail bond system in Texas. Defendants charged … [Read more...] about Second Special Session Report
Filling a Vacancy on the Commissioners Court
KEY QUESTION: What is the procedure for filling a vacancy left by a County Judge or County Commissioner? MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Texas Local Government Code, Title 3 Organization of County Government, Subtitle B Commissioners Court and County Officers, Chapter 87, Subchapter D Filling of Vacancies TALKING POINTS: According to Sec. 87.041 of the Texas … [Read more...] about Filling a Vacancy on the Commissioners Court
Marion County Courthouse – Jefferson
Marion County celebrated the reopening of its 1913 Historic Courthouse on May 22 in Jefferson after a three-year restoration project. The $5.7 million endeavor was a part of the Texas Historical Commission’s Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program. Komatsu Architecture served as the architect, and JR Jones Construction was the project’s … [Read more...] about Marion County Courthouse – Jefferson