From the President I hope you all have settled into the New Year and have your days straight. I feel certain everyone is thinking of projects they would like to accomplish or implement this coming budget year. This is the time to start a new calendar and plan for your continuing education. Commissioners and judges need to receive at least 16 hours of … [Read more...] about From the President
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From the President
From the President I bring you greetings from Waco and hope everyone is doing well in your county and has survived the holidays and the mad rush of Christmas. I can’t believe some of the toys kids have these days and the cost. All I ever got was a ball, a cap pistol, and a spanking for hitting my brother. As we usher in the New Year and what may come … [Read more...] about From the President
House Committee Interim Charges
Speaker Joe Straus has issued 180 interim charges to the 31 standing committees of the House of Representatives. The committees will study these issues and make recommendations to the next legislative sessions. Many of these charges involve issues affecting county government. Some important … [Read more...] about House Committee Interim Charges
From the President
From the President I would like to open my first column as president by thanking San Patricio County Judge Terry Simpson for his excellent example of leadership and loyalty as our CJCAT president. Our Association was very fortunate to have Judge Simpson leap in and take over the presidency after the resignation of Lee County Judge Evan Gonzales. I am … [Read more...] about From the President
Major Issues of the 81st Legislature, Regular Session and First Called Session
The following is an excerpt from a Focus Report provided by the House Research Organization. To view the report in full, go to http://www.hro.house.state.tx.us/focus/major81.pdf Comptroller property value study and appraisal district review HB 8 changes the frequency of the comptroller’s property value study … [Read more...] about Major Issues of the 81st Legislature, Regular Session and First Called Session