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In order to improve the collection of criminal fines and fees as well as increase the respect for court orders and the judicial system, the Texas Legislature approved Senate Bill 1863 in the 79th Session. As many of you know, the bill requires counties of 50,000 or more to develop and implement a program to improve the collection of criminal fines and fees. This is the first … [Read more...] about From the President
West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association 2008 Resolutions
The following resolutions were passed by the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association, representing 118 counties in the State of Texas, on March 27, 2008, during the Association's annual conference. Thanks to the Host Court WHEREAS, the annual conference of the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association was held in Fort Worth, Texas, March 25-28, … [Read more...] about West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association 2008 Resolutions
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Early this year, one of our neighboring counties was battling a large grass fire. Because natural disasters don't recognize political or geographic boundaries, we offered them assistance. That kind of neighborly assistance is common in a state like Texas. Technically it's called interjurisdictional cooperation, and it was made easier to offer due to Senate Bill 11 … [Read more...] about From the President
Senate IRT Committee to Study County Regulatory Authority
The Senate Committee on International Relations and Trade has been authorized by Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst to include the following subject in its interim studies: "Review state and local policies relating to development and growth in rural and unincorporated regions of the state. Work with housing advocates, county organizations and appropriate officials to assess the … [Read more...] about Senate IRT Committee to Study County Regulatory Authority