Texas County Progress

The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas

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Emergency Medical Services

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By CJCAT President Byron Ryder
Leon County Judge

Health care has been and still is a big issue for counties, and it is becoming an even bigger issue now. There are many counties in Texas that have little or no medical care services. Some do not even have one clinic, and there are still others that do not have a local hospital. In light of these facts, emergency medical services (EMS) is a very important issue. When I … [Read more...] about Emergency Medical Services

Resolution Spotlight – County Land Use Authority

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Texas counties operate within the scope of the Texas Constitution, meaning any action taken by the county must be authorized by a statute; this applies to county land use authority. Chapter 232 of the Local Government Code outlines a county’s regulatory authority related to subdivisions beginning with the following: Sec. 232.001. PLAT REQUIRED.  The owner of a tract … [Read more...] about Resolution Spotlight – County Land Use Authority

CJCAT Welcomes New President

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By CJCAT President Byron Ryder
Leon County Judge

Hello! I am Judge Byron Ryder from Leon County, known as the “Deerest Place in Texas.” I am very honored to serve as the new president of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas. I would like to thank all of the members of our Association as well as my Commissioners and my county citizens for allowing me to serve. Public office is not a new thing to me. I … [Read more...] about CJCAT Welcomes New President

The Effects of Revenue Caps and Inflation on Tax Abatements

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By Jim Allison
CJCAT General Counsel

Since 1987, Section 51-a, Article III, of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 312, Tax Code have authorized counties to engage in economic development through tax abatement agreements. The purpose of these agreements is to encourage additional investment and employment within the county. Tax abatement agreements waive the property taxes on new investment for all or a percentage … [Read more...] about The Effects of Revenue Caps and Inflation on Tax Abatements

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