The time has come for me to say goodbye as president of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas. It has been a great experience working with great people. Sometimes it got a little rough, but we pushed through and got things done. Working on the state conference was an experience in itself. We all had a common goal, and that was to have an … [Read more...] about From the President
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81st Regular Session: Jail-Related Legislation
HB = House Bill SB = Senate Bill HB266 Relating to regulating the provision of benefits and services to, and the verification of the employment status of, immigrants and to enforcing laws relating to immigrants; providing civil and criminal penalties. HB404 Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by … [Read more...] about 81st Regular Session: Jail-Related Legislation
Texas Ethics Commission Advisory Opinion No. 484
The Texas Ethics Commission issues advisory opinions under the authority of Subchapter D, Chapter 571, Government Code. The Commission recently issued Advisory Opinion 484, re-interpreting the restrictions on accepting transportation, meals, and lodging by an elected officeholder from a corporation or … [Read more...] about Texas Ethics Commission Advisory Opinion No. 484
County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
The following resolutions were passed by the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas representing 254 counties in the State of Texas on October 8, 2009, during the Association’s annual conference. 1. Thanks to the Host Court WHEREAS, the annual conference of the … [Read more...] about County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
From the President
Recently, San Patricio County has had several new industries start up in the county that have requested tax abatements. Tax abatements can be great tools for small counties that normally don't have the funds to attract major businesses. Tax abatements offer the county and the businesses the opportunity to work together and to both benefit from the abatements. Tax abatements … [Read more...] about From the President