From the President

Some of you might be thinking that the Legislature went dormant when the fat lady finished singing. Well, she didn't finish singing. She only cleared her throat and will sing again. So grab a seat and get ready for another special session. The fat lady is going to sing a lot louder this time, you can bet on that. So, let’s all stay aware and read up on why caps are bad … [Read more...] about From the President

It was a sad day this past Oct. 22 and yet a day of rejoicing as we shared memories of a friend of county government and a friend to just about everybody who met the late Commissioner Bobby Smith. He was sorta rough around the edges, but still he had a personality about him that reminded one of a big teddy bear. But the rascal had one of the biggest hearts found anywhere. He … [Read more...] about Message from the President

I look forward to serving you during the coming year and would like to thank everyone who made this possible. Serving as president of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT) is a great honor, and I take seriously my responsibility to carry out the duties of this office to the best of my ability. For those who may not know me personally, I am a county … [Read more...] about Message from the President

My term as your president will soon come to an end. It has been a great honor to serve you in this capacity the past year. I have met some wonderful people while traveling from conference to conference all over the state. Texas people are the warmest and friendliest in the world. I appreciate the way you have all rolled out the welcome mat when I visited to address the … [Read more...] about Message From the President

By the time this column is published, schools will have started, the weather may be somewhat cooler, most of us have completed a tentative budget, and most of all, I hope the Texas Legislature has gone home. With my term as your president drawing to a close, I have had a few moments to think about the past year for our Association. This being a legislative year, we had many … [Read more...] about From the President