Hopefully all of us have been in contact with our newly elected state officials. This is very important as we approach this next legislative session. I recommend that you find where their offices are located in the Capitol so when you are in Austin you can go by and show your presence. Also, remember that the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) will host a breakfast on … [Read more...] about From the President
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From the President
Congratulations to all of the re-elected and newly elected county officials. For many, this election was the largest and most challenging election we have ever witnessed at both a local and national level. The citizens of the United States have expressed their desire for change. I would like to challenge each and every elected official to take a look at your local county … [Read more...] about From the President
From the President
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Tarrant County Commissioner J.D. Johnson for his great example of leadership as Association president. We as an Association have been fortunate to have someone like J.D. to represent us. To my fellow officers, Ray Meadows and Donnie Allred, I will be leaning on you as we tackle the Capital this session. This year's Annual … [Read more...] about From the President
County Responsibility for Death Calls
Several counties have reported receiving invoices from local funeral homes for transport of a body from the place of death to the funeral home. These "first call" events generally occur in response to a telephone call from a county law enforcement officer or justice of the peace. The legal status of these claims is determined by the circumstances of the request and the … [Read more...] about County Responsibility for Death Calls
County Judges and Commissioners Association 2008 Resolutions
The following resolutions were passed by the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas, representing 254 counties in the State of Texas, on Sept. 18, 2008, during the Association's annual conference. Thanks to the Host Court WHEREAS, the annual conference of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas was held in Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 15-Sept. … [Read more...] about County Judges and Commissioners Association 2008 Resolutions