By Jim Allison, General Counsel After each legislative session, the speaker of the house assigns issues to be studied by House committees. These charges are the subject of public hearings, and recommendations are submitted at the next legislative session. Commissioners Court members should become familiar with these issues, present testimony at the public hearings, and … [Read more...] about General Counsel’s Report: Interim Legislative Studies
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Guest Column: Attendance as a Job Function
By Vanessa A. Gonzalez, Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against employees who have a disability or a perceived disability. If the employee is a “qualified employee” with a disability and asks for a reasonable accommodation, the employer is required to enter into an interactive process with the employee … [Read more...] about Guest Column: Attendance as a Job Function
From the President: March 2013
By Patti Jones It was good to see so many of you last month in College Station at the V. G. Young School for County Commissioners Courts. Rick Avery and his staff put together two days of varied educational sessions with exceptional speakers. They made sure to include plenty of classes for those attempting to complete their Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum … [Read more...] about From the President: March 2013
Going Sideways and Swapping Ends
By Jim Allison Texans are known for their colorful and succinct language. If someone said, “I saw Bud start down the hill in his old pickup. When he hit the slick spot, he commenced to going sideways and swapping ends all the way down into Mrs. Brown’s flower beds,” we would have an accurate description of Bud’s mishap. Unfortunately, the Texas Legislature usually waits … [Read more...] about Going Sideways and Swapping Ends
From the President: February 2014
By Patti Jones A CETRZ (County Energy Transportation Reinvestment Zone) is a specific contiguous zone, in a county that is determined to be affected because of oil and gas exploration and production activities, around a planned transportation project that is established as a method to facilitate capture of the property tax increment arising from the planned project. Whew, … [Read more...] about From the President: February 2014