The recent V.G. Young School for County Commissioners Courts was a great success. Dr. Peter McGuill, program director, hosted a great conference. With a great friend to county government, Dr. Rick Avery, as Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s agency director, the next 100 years of excellence are off to a good start with great education leadership. This organization … [Read more...] about The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
CJCAT
Leading With Confidence, Serving With Competence
With the 87th Legislative Session in the rearview mirror, officials gathered at the CJCAT Annual State Conference in Round Rock could not help but acknowledge a sense of weariness. Afterall, local decision-making has been challenged by lawmakers during the last two sessions, creating a tiring offense/defense mentality. However, when it comes to Commissioners Courts, there … [Read more...] about Leading With Confidence, Serving With Competence
A Century of Service
In October 2022, the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas will conduct its 100th Annual State Conference. Texas County Judges and Commissioners, known for their servant leadership, have joined together for a century to not only educate themselves as required by law, but to also learn and grow from one another’s experiences. As the Official … [Read more...] about A Century of Service
State Association Convenes in Taylor County
The Opening General Session of the 98th Annual County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Conference was like no other. Some 365 County Judges and Commissioners gathered in Abilene for the Oct. 5-8 event, a carefully planned conference with CDC recommendations in place due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Opening-day speakers – addressing a socially distanced … [Read more...] about State Association Convenes in Taylor County
Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum
Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum (CCAC) provides for an advanced, in-depth study of county government specifically for members of Commissioners Court. The program was adopted by the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas in 1992. The core curriculum is continually updated as foundational information provided in the original program is merged with material … [Read more...] about Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum