First, it is a great honor for me to serve as a director of the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association (WTCJCA). I have served as Precinct 3 commissioner in Wichita County since 1981. It has been my privilege to be a member of the WTCJCA and to have the opportunity to draw on the experience of other members, to develop lasting friendships, and to attend our … [Read more...] about Who Has the Answers?
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Message from the President
Howdy! I can't believe we are having another session of our Legislature. If they don't attempt to put caps on revenues of counties and cities in this Special Session, we've been told they will try again in January … [Read more...] about Message from the President
Texas Counties: The Rural Perspective
I would like to thank the WTCJCA for the opportunity to serve the members of this distinguished group. Why did I offer to serve? I surely don't need additional work; but, as I've told our commissioners, the smaller counties need representation on various boards and committees so that we can stress the fact that smaller-populated counties can't and don't operate in the same … [Read more...] about Texas Counties: The Rural Perspective
Local Government Lobbying Investigation
The House Committee on General Investigating and Ethics has been instructed by Speaker Tom Craddick to "research, review and investigate the expenditures of taxpayer money by local government and school boards to lobby the Legislature." The investigation is being conducted by Rep. Ken Paxton, a Republican from McKinney, who is also a strong supporter of appraisal and revenue … [Read more...] about Local Government Lobbying Investigation
From the President
The County Judges and Commissioners Association recently received the Partnership Award from Texas Cooperative Extension, as presented by Executive Director Dr. Edward Smith. All Texas counties should be proud of this honor. This recognition of your participation with Extension Agents throughout the state of Texas is one that needs to be continued. We often hear about the drug … [Read more...] about From the President