Happy November. Wow, it’s hard to believe the holidays are right around the corner. Soon we’ll be surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones celebrating one of my favorite holidays, Thanksgiving. It’s a time for me to reflect on the goodness that God has provided me and be thankful for all He has done. I hope that you will feel His grace and love during these special … [Read more...] about From the President
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Anniversary Prompts Reflection and Re-Dedication In 1922, members of commissioners courts organized the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas, the first organization of county officials. While the precise motives of those early officials have faded into history, the constitution and by-laws of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of … [Read more...] about From the General Counsel
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Happy October, everyone! I sure hope the weather starts cooling off somewhat. It’s been a bit warm, and I am looking forward to coolness in the air soon. Well, hope everyone got through budget workshops okay. Surprisingly, it was actually pretty calm in Hays County this year; we even ended up with a slight decrease in our tax rate, which makes two years in a row we have … [Read more...] about From the President
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Happy September and hope you enjoyed a great and somewhat cool Labor Day weekend and holiday. Guess if you were indoors, you may have. Temperatures are reaching into the hundreds in some areas around our state, and rain has been scarce in most parts of Texas. Ranchers and other small farmers are struggling with hay and crop fields along with the overall needs of their … [Read more...] about From the President
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Indigent Defense Issues A recent meeting of the legislative workgroup of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) raised some questions concerning implementation of the requirements of the Fair Defense Act. Counties should periodically review their compliance with these requirements to ensure continued grant funding and to avoid litigation. A couple of … [Read more...] about From the General Counsel