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