For the first time in the career of many county and state officials the state total property tax valuation will decline this year. In many counties this decline will prompt a painful choice: 1) Reduce the county budget or 2) Increase the tax rate to maintain current revenues. Rather than increase … [Read more...] about Revenue Caps in a Down Economy
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From the President
From the President I hope everyone is well and survived their elections; run-off time is nearly here. It was good to see many of you at the V. G. Young Institute of County Government Annual Conference in February in College Station. Rick Avery and his staff do a wonderful job. I was only able to stay for a few hours, but it looked like a good crowd with some great … [Read more...] about From the President
Here We Go Again!
Counties Initiate FY11 Budget Process Counties across the Lone Star State are kicking off the next budget cycle with the development of budget instruction manuals and worksheets to distribute to department heads. Gregg County is finalizing its budget calendar for distribution in April, said County Judge Bill Stoudt “The biggest challenge this … [Read more...] about Here We Go Again!
From the President
From the President I hope everyone is in good health. The election is over unless we have a runoff or have a general election opponent in the fall. I look forward to hearing the results from across the state. I know I am getting anxious. I think I am going to start a bill that every Texan has to run for some office just to know what we all have to go through! Spring is … [Read more...] about From the President
Senate Interim Studies on County Issues
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has assigned interim charges to the Senate Standing Committees. Several issues will directly concern county government and commissioners courts. Hearings will be conducted on these issues and recommendations made for the next legislative session. We will monitor these studies and will provide notice of scheduled hearings. Some important issues and the … [Read more...] about Senate Interim Studies on County Issues