The Resolutions adopted by the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT) originate among members of Commissioners Courts and serve as the CJCAT Legislative Platform. Our latest Resolution Spotlight addresses Support for a County Motor Fuel Tax Exemption. Motor fuel taxes are the state’s consumption taxes on gasoline, diesel fuel, and liquefied and compressed … [Read more...] about Resolution Spotlight – Motor Fuel Tax Exemption
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102nd Annual CJCAT State Conference
Wow, what a year! With our State Conference wrapped up and holidays right around the corner – followed quickly by the 89th Legislative Session, ready or not – I’m wondering how it’s flying by so fast! But, I’m not gonna lie; getting through it and having a wonderfully successful conference wrapped up is a good feeling! Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen: the … [Read more...] about 102nd Annual CJCAT State Conference
Silencing County Officials
Certain legislators continue their efforts to obtain legislation to prohibit local officials and their nonprofit associations from communicating with the legislature. Using the term “taxpayer-funded lobbying,” this legislation would bar local officials from expending funds to contact the legislature or support nonprofit associations that communicate on their behalf, like the … [Read more...] about Silencing County Officials
102ND Annual CJCAT Conference
Well, that time is upon us: the month of our Annual State Conference. We’ll get together one last time for learning and fellowship before the holidays and the New Year. But what else does the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Conference signify? For one, and especially on an even-numbered year, the State Association meeting is the culmination of our … [Read more...] about 102ND Annual CJCAT Conference
Resolution Spotlight
The Resolutions adopted by the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT) originate among members of Commissioners Courts and serve as the CJCAT Legislative Platform. Resolution Spotlights are designed to explain the history behind the Association Resolutions. Rockwall County introduced the following spotlight. Municipal Utility Districts and Other Utility … [Read more...] about Resolution Spotlight