On April 6, the Senate passed S.B. 175, silencing county officials, and the House passed S.B. 30, the state supplemental budget bill, and H.B. 1, the state budget for 2023-25. House and Senate committees continue to conduct hearings, and bill postings change daily. During the writing of this article, the second week of April, there were 41 bills on the Senate Intent … [Read more...] about Legislative Update
PHI Air Medical Sets the Standard for Commitment to Safety
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For decades, air ambulances have been providing life-saving emergency medical care and transportation to rural communities in need. As more rural areas struggle to access emergency medical services, air ambulances have become an essential solution. PHI Health, a leading provider of air medical services across the United States, offers a variety of emergency medical care … [Read more...] about PHI Air Medical Sets the Standard for Commitment to Safety
A Win-Win
Employee Clinic Promotes Healthy Workforce, Healthy Bottom Line
What started as a one-room clinic in the basement of the Jefferson County Courthouse in 1999 has grown into a multiservice employee health clinic that has outgrown its location two times. “In 2022, we cared for 4,643 patients,” shared Leslie Riggs, the registered nurse/certified nurse family practitioner who oversees the clinic. The Jefferson County Employee Health Clinic … [Read more...] about A Win-Win
A Glimpse in the Life of Lamb County Judge James M. “Mike” DeLoach
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 Lamb County Judge James M. “Mike” DeLoach for taking the time to visit with us. HISTORY: I am a lifelong resident of Lamb County. I … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Lamb County Judge James M. “Mike” DeLoach
Unfunded Mandate Prevention
House Joint Resolution 123 Calls for Constitutional Amendment
Among the 9,000-plus bills and resolutions filed during the 88th Texas Legislature, one resolution addresses the primary legislative objective of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT): Prevent unfunded mandates. House Joint Resolution 123 (HJR 123) filed by Rep. DeWayne Burns proposes a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the … [Read more...] about Unfunded Mandate Prevention