Per reader request, we update and publish this article several times a year. Our thanks to the Judges and Commissioners who continue to lend us their expertise. We welcome you to reprint and share this information to help educate the public you work so diligently to serve. What is County Government? In the State of Texas, county government is a unit of state government … [Read more...] about What You Wish Your Constituents Knew About County Government, the County Budget, and the Property Tax
South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association 89th Annual Conference
June 26 - June 29 * Bexar County | Conference Site: JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
The South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association members will convene in Bexar County June 26-29 for their 89th Annual Conference. This year’s education lineup includes an Early Bird Session on County Budgeting from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Monday, June 26. Registration, Meeting Location, Lodging You may register for this conference at www.countyprogress.com; … [Read more...] about South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association 89th Annual Conference
Cultivate A Connected Justice System
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As the public’s expectations for greater digital access to justice continue to grow, so too are virtual solutions that can help courts better connect with and serve their communities. Beyond robust case management software, Tyler offers sophisticated virtual justice tools that can empower your court to cultivate a more convenient, transparent, and equitable online experience … [Read more...] about Cultivate A Connected Justice System
National Moment of Remembrance
May 29 | 3 p.m.
In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress and placed on the last Monday in May. To ensure the sacrifices of America’s fallen heroes are never forgotten, in December 2000, the U.S. Congress passed and the president signed into law “The National Moment of Remembrance Act,” P.L. 106-579, creating the White House Commission on the National Moment … [Read more...] about National Moment of Remembrance
Local Property Tax Levies
Comptroller Releases 2020-21 Summary Report
The Tax Code directs the Comptroller’s office to publish a biennial report of the appraised and taxable values of properties by category and the tax rates of counties, cities, special districts, and school districts for a two-year period. This report provides a single point of reference for appraised values, taxable values, and tax levies and rates of Texas taxing units. In … [Read more...] about Local Property Tax Levies