During the Regular Session of the 83rd Texas Legislature, H.B. 1025 appropriated $225 million for county road repair for damages from oil and gas activity. S.B. 1747 creates the grant process to distribute funds to counties through the Texas Department of Transportation, which was scheduled to consider these rules in October or November. A county must establish a designated … [Read more...] about County Energy Transportation Reinvestment Zones Checklist (S.B. 1747)
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From the President: November 2013
Greetings! This will be my last letter as president of our Association. My time on the CJCAT Executive Board has been deeply rewarding. At the age of 67, you would think that your life starts to slow down, but that has not been the case in my life. I still love being involved and making things happen. Life on this earth is short, so I believe that, health permitting, you … [Read more...] about From the President: November 2013
From the President – October 2013
School has started, fall has officially arrived, rain is needed in most areas of the state, a new budget year is approaching, the federal government is still functioning, the state government is still functioning, and County Government is alive and well. I hope all of you have had a great year. As we lead our counties, planning plays an extremely important role in our … [Read more...] about From the President – October 2013
General Counsel’s Report: Constitutional Amendment Election
On Nov. 5, Texas voters will consider passage of nine proposed constitutional amendments. Each of these passed both houses of the Texas Legislature with at least two-thirdssupport. Some amendments simply remove obsolete language, but others are substantive changes. Those affecting county government include the following: Proposition 1 (HJR 62): Authorizes the … [Read more...] about General Counsel’s Report: Constitutional Amendment Election
From the President: October 2013
School has started, fall has officially arrived, rain is needed in most areas of the state, a new budget year is approaching, the federal government is still functioning, the state government is still functioning, and County Government is alive and well. I hope all of you have had a great year. As we lead our counties, planning plays an extremely important role in our … [Read more...] about From the President: October 2013