Greetings! I hope we are all settling into the new year well and winding down from all the excitement the holidays bring. If you are like most, and I am, the holidays have been good to us, and we see and feel that a little in our wasteline. Oh well, we now have this new year to work it all off, hopefully get into better shape, and become more … [Read more...] about From the President
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State Agencies Prepare Plans on Rural Transportation and Medicaid
When the state legislature establishes policies, the implementation of those policies becomes the responsibility of state agencies. The details of these agency implementation plans are critically important to counties. Texas state agencies are currently preparing implementation plans on matters that affect county budgets and taxpayers. TxDOT Rural Plan The … [Read more...] about State Agencies Prepare Plans on Rural Transportation and Medicaid
From the President
Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas with family, friends and loved ones full of endless joy. It always amazes me how quickly the years go by, and this is no exception. I hope 2012 brings good and exciting things as we begin a new year in county government. Let us stay informed on the issues so that we may be able to successfully meet every challenge that … [Read more...] about From the President
From The President
Greetings! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. It’s hard to believe we’re right in the middle of the holidays. They seem to come around so quickly now, but what special times they are. I want to also wish you a happy and blessed Christmas. I hope we can all take some time to remember and reflect on the true … [Read more...] about From The President
From the General Counsel
County-Related House of Representatives Interim Charges After each legislative session, the speaker of the house assigns issues to be studied by House committees. The lieutenant governor assigns issues to the Senate committees. These charges are the subject of public hearings, and recommendations … [Read more...] about From the General Counsel