The Rolling Stones offered the following advice: “You can’t always get what you want, but you just might get what you need.” A recent Opinion from the Attorney General provides insight into the authority of county officers to enforce weight limitations on state highways and county roads. In AG Opinion KP-0458 (2024), Attorney General Ken Paxton held that a deputy sheriff … [Read more...] about County Weight Enforcement
CJCAT
North & East Conference: Build What Matters
When it comes to this year’s conference theme, Build What Matters, the early bird session on July 15 could not be a better fit: county budgeting. Designed to provide an in-depth and concentrated learning experience on the budget, this four-hour training, free of charge, will include calendars, grant considerations, and adoption procedures. Registration for the budget … [Read more...] about North & East Conference: Build What Matters
State Association Resolutions
The State Association Resolutions Committee presents a report for consideration and adoption during the business session of the annual October conference of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas. This item of business is required by the Constitution of the CJCAT. Committee members spend several hours reviewing and revising draft resolutions. These resolutions … [Read more...] about State Association Resolutions
South Texas Association 2024 Conference
Cybersecurity, subdivision regulations, right of way authority, and indigent health care will be among the wide range of topics to be covered at the upcoming South Texas Conference in Cameron County on South Padre Island June 24-27. Registration, Meeting Location, Lodging You may register for this conference at www.countyprogress.com; select “Conferences” at the top of … [Read more...] about South Texas Association 2024 Conference
Communicating and Collaborating
Educating our citizens and communicating with them is the key to having an understanding. It can also be a great way to mobilize some support when it comes to communicating with our legislators. The more our citizens understand the issues and limitations that we deal with at the county level, the more they can help advocate for us and the local issues. Don’t forget, out of … [Read more...] about Communicating and Collaborating