SILENCE COUNTY OFFICIALS LEGISLATION Some proponents of S.B. 234/ H.B. 749 have claimed that these bills would permit nonprofit associations to continue legislative communications and distribution of legislative information on behalf of their members. That is not true. Section 1(a) of these bills provides that “a political subdivision may not spend public funds: (1) to hire … [Read more...] about Significant County-Related Bills
CJCAT
Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas 2021 Resolutions
Resolution Appreciation to Hosts and Sponsors WHEREAS, the Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association semi-annual meeting was held on September 30, 2021; and, WHEREAS, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service hosted the Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association in the most efficient and hospitable manner; … [Read more...] about Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas 2021 Resolutions
Communicating With the Texas Legislature
The 87th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature has begun its activities under COVID restrictions. Revisions to the Rules of the Senate and House of Representatives have imposed restrictions on the ability to visit the Capitol and present information directly to legislators, staff, and committees. If you are planning a personal visit to the Capitol, please contact your … [Read more...] about Communicating With the Texas Legislature
State Association Legislative Activity Threatened
For over 98 years, the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas has provided important services to the members of our Commissioners Courts including educational, legal, administrative, and legislative services. During each legislative session, the CJCAT analyzes the 7,000 introduced bills, identifies the several hundred that directly affect counties, provides … [Read more...] about State Association Legislative Activity Threatened
Educated Perspective
Former County Judge Highlights Importance of Oil and Gas Industry
As we close the doors on a year dominated by the global pandemic, we move into a legislative session that will be overshadowed by COVID’s impact and continued threat. Budgetary impacts and establishing appropriate health protocols will make it very difficult to advocate for local interests. It is in times like these that Texans lean on our resourcefulness and focus on … [Read more...] about Educated Perspective