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BY-LAWS

January 1, 2011 by admin

Of The County Judges And

Commissioners Association Of Texas

 

                                                                             

No. 1

            This Association shall not endorse or recommend any candidate for political office, nor shall politics or political candidates be discussed on the floor of any of its meetings.

 

                                                          No. 2

            No officer or member of this Association shall use the Association as a means for furthering any personal, political or other aspiration for himself or any other person, and the Association as a whole shall not take part in any movement which is not in keeping with the purposes of this Association.

 

                                                          No. 3

            The President of the Association shall appoint any and all committees with the approval of the other State Officers at any time for the purpose of carrying out the objectives of the Association.

 

                                                          No. 4

            The First Vice-President of this Association, with the advice and consent of the Executive Board, should direct all funds to be placed in a depository, including investments, for the purpose of carrying out the financial activities of this Association.

 

                                                          No. 5

            The President of the Association shall be an Ex-Officio member of all committees appointed.

 

 

                                                          No. 6

            The Executive Board may be reimbursed for any expense incurred in performing their duties while serving as a member, on behalf of the Association, provided that the Board approves such reimbursement.

 

                                                          No. 7

            The President and Executive Board should prepare an annual budget immediately following the annual business meeting. A status report on the budget should be provided to the Executive Board quarterly.

 

                                                          No. 8

            No amendment shall be offered to these By-Laws at any regular annual session unless same has been prepared and read on the floor of the Association at least one day prior to its being offered to the Association for its action.

 

                                                          No. 9

            This Association shall purchase an Indemnity Bond for the First Vice-President. The Executive Board may purchase a General Liability Policy or other policies as deemed necessary.

 

                                                         No. 10

            Any suggestion or proposition made at any meeting of this Association calling for the expenditure of money, shall be referred to and handled by a quorum of the Executive Board, together with the Officers of this Association in accordance with the budget.

 

Filed Under: Feature Story, From the General Counsel

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Dates of Interest for the 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature

Official deadlines will be set when the House and Senate adopt their rules, but until then, the Texas Legislative Council Drafting Manual provides the following general calendar: 

Bill pre-filing began:  Nov. 14, 2022 

1st day of session:  Jan. 10, 2023 

60-day bill filing deadline:  March 10, 2023  

Adjournment sine die:  May 29, 2023 

Post-session 20-day deadline for governor to sign or veto:  June 18, 2023 

Effective date (91st day after adjournment):  Aug. 28, 2023

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