The Far West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association convened Sept. 20-22 for their annual conference in Study Butte-Terlingua with 90 County Judges and Commissioners in attendance. The three-day meeting offered 10 hours of continuing education credit for County Commissioners and four hours for County Judges. From left: Reggie Loeffler, Mickey Jack Perry, Roy … [Read more...] about Highlights From Brewster County
Texas Commission on Jail Standards Update
For all practical purposes, it was a relatively quiet legislative session when it comes to county jails, and I am glad. No bills were passed that directly impact how your jail operates; however, two bills could potentially assist your operations. The first one, Senate Bill 22, can assist counties with a population of 300,000 or less with salaries for jailers. As … [Read more...] about Texas Commission on Jail Standards Update
How Comal County Sheriff’s Office Increased Efficiencies in Latest Renovation
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The recently completed renovation for the Comal County Sheriff’s Office is an example of repurposing existing facilities to maximize space and efficiency. The nearly 40-year-old office was built in 1985 and had exhausted the life and capacity of its original systems and the flexibility to adapt to changes in practice for this growing county. With rising populations, increased … [Read more...] about How Comal County Sheriff’s Office Increased Efficiencies in Latest Renovation
William Patrick “Pat” Coursey
March 15, 1940 – August 7, 2023
While serving as editor of County Progress Magazine, Pat Coursey never missed a meeting of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas, shared his wife, Nelle Coursey. “He loved the Association,” added Nelle, who attended many of the state and regional conferences with her husband. Pat passed away on Aug. 7 at the age of 83. Pat followed in the footsteps of … [Read more...] about William Patrick “Pat” Coursey
THC Courthouse Preservation Grant Applications Open February 2024
$45 Million Appropriated, Grant Cap Raised to $10 Million
The Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) award-winning Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) will open its next grant cycle in February, but now is the time for county and city governments to confirm their grant program eligibility and take note of important deadlines leading up to the grant application deadline. Counties or cities that own a … [Read more...] about THC Courthouse Preservation Grant Applications Open February 2024