Texas County Progress

The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas

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South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association 89th Annual Conference

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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

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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

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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

Fine and Fee Collection

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‘Golden Rule’ Dictates Brazos County Approach

“We are not just government employees who don’t care. We strive to bring the compliance required by the Brazos County courts and help the defendants succeed.” Director Tanya Skinner, Brazos County Collections Department   Spend five minutes visiting with Tanya Skinner and you’ll soon learn that in Brazos County, the collections program is just as much about compliance … [Read more...] about Fine and Fee Collection