By Bailey County Judge Sherry Harrison, Newly Elected Director, West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association First of all, I want to thank my Commissioners Court for their support and for allowing me to serve as a director for the West Texas Association. I also want to thank the West Texas Association Nominating Committee for their confidence and this great … [Read more...] about Give a Little Extra
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West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association 2014 Resolutions
The following resolutions were passed by the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association representing 118 counties in the State of Texas on April 24, 2014, during the Association’s Annual Conference. 1. Thanks to the Host Court WHEREAS, the Annual Conference of the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association was conducted in Tom Green … [Read more...] about West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association 2014 Resolutions
From the General Counsel: County Debt Analysis
The Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations has received an interim charge to study and make recommendations on the immediate and long-term fiscal impact that bonds and other types of obligations issued by local governments have on current and future generations of taxpayers. I was invited to testify at a recent hearing on this issue and presented some important … [Read more...] about From the General Counsel: County Debt Analysis
County Official Testifies on Local Issues
Throughout this legislative interim, leaders of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas have encouraged the membership to testify before representatives and senators to help protect county government and educate lawmakers on important local issues. The Deep East Texas Council of Governments and Rep. James White, R-Woodville, hosted a Texas House … [Read more...] about County Official Testifies on Local Issues
General Counsel’s Report: Alternative County Revenue Sources
The County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas continues to support alternative county revenue sources during each legislative session. These proposals range from an expanded local option sales tax, to an increase in the local option vehicle registration fees, to local options for a variety of user fees for county services. Successes in these efforts have been few … [Read more...] about General Counsel’s Report: Alternative County Revenue Sources