RESOLUTION Appreciation to Hosts and Sponsors WHEREAS, the Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association semi-annual meeting was held on March 3, 2022; and, WHEREAS, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service hosted the Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association in the most efficient and hospitable manner; and WHEREAS, the law firm of Perdue … [Read more...] about Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas 2022 Resolutions
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The Continuing Mental Health Disgrace
For many years, the State of Texas has shamefully neglected its mentally ill citizens. The state allocates $45.23 annually per citizen for mental health services, ranking 46th among the states. Without access to services, the most severely impaired are forced into the criminal justice system for the protection of themselves and others. County jails are the largest mental health … [Read more...] about The Continuing Mental Health Disgrace
A New Year With New Beginnings
As we say farewell to 2021 and its many challenges, we have an opportunity to plan for a better 2022. Some 2021 issues remain unresolved, and new ones will arise. However, the basic principles of county government service remain sound and strong and provide the guideposts for a successful year. The fundamental rule of county government service is that we govern with the … [Read more...] about A New Year With New Beginnings
Electric Generation, Distribution
As I write this a month early to get it in this publication, already our new year has started off with frigid temperatures reminding us of last year’s historic arctic event. My crystal ball is a little cloudy, so it just leaves one guessing how we prepare for what we don’t know; this applies to so many decisions we all deal with in our day-to-day roles. I’d like … [Read more...] about Electric Generation, Distribution
2022 Legislative Issues
According to the Constitution of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas, one of the purposes of the organization is to “encourage active participation in governmental affairs.” This active participation has become more vital to “foster the general welfare of county government” in recent years. The direction of the state legislature and its … [Read more...] about 2022 Legislative Issues