On Sunday, Feb. 27, the Texas Panhandle experienced the worst firestorm since 2006 when we burned more than 1,000,000 acres of land. Although this year we did not burn as much acreage, less than 100,000 acres across the Panhandle, the impact and financial loss will exceed that of the 2006 fire because of … [Read more...] about From The President
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Texas is in the midst of a sustained drought period causing extreme fire danger. Many counties have imposed County Burn Bans in an effort to curb the danger of wild fires. However, this causes commissioners courts to face local pressure to allow certain waivers for burning or to lift bans before conditions … [Read more...] about From The President
Lawmakers File Bills to Prohibit Unfunded Mandates
Lawmakers File Bills to Prohibit Unfunded Mandates CJCAT Leadership Calls for County Support When Rep. Burt R. Solomons (R-Carrollton) filed House Joint Resolution 56 calling for the prohibition of unfunded mandates, CJCAT President Don R. Allred was on hand to offer his applause. … [Read more...] about Lawmakers File Bills to Prohibit Unfunded Mandates
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I hope everyone is getting settled into the New Year and all of our new officials are getting acquainted with one another and with their courthouse duties. This is always a strange time for me because I begin to miss the individuals who are no longer with us while at the same time I am excited about the new people I get to meet and work alongside. One of the certainties that … [Read more...] about From The President
Transportation and the 82nd Legislature
Transportation and the 82nd Legislature The House Research Organization recently published a focus report, “Topics for the 82nd Legislature,” highlighting many of the issues lawmakers may consider during the 2011 regular session, which began on Jan. 11. The following excerpt details transportation issues: Highway … [Read more...] about Transportation and the 82nd Legislature