Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
When the Texas Legislature meets, there are always changes that impact procurement. By this time, your county should have incorporated the changes from the 89th Legislative Session into your Purchasing Policy and Procedures Manual and Specifications. When you search the Texas statutes, these changes are now incorporated into the existing laws. If you search the individual … [Read more...] about County Procurement and the Texas Legislature
*** Click here for the audio version.*** In his 1913 autobiography, Theodore Roosevelt referenced a quote from Squire Bill Widener of Virginia that remains popular to this day: “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” Over the years, this quote has been rephrased in various ways, often issued as a challenge: “Do the best you can with the tools … [Read more...] about Explaining County Authority
Texas county jails continue to operate in an environment that is constantly changing. While counties across the state face many of the same challenges, those challenges do not always look the same from one county to the next. After more than 35 years in corrections, including over 30 years working in county law enforcement and jail operations, I've learned there is rarely a … [Read more...] about Texas County Jails: Preparing for What Comes Next
With a myriad of goals in mind, Hockley County renovated a vacant downtown building into a new Elections Office featuring 15 voting stations and two ADA-compliant booths. The county celebrated with a grand opening and guided tours of the 3,100-square-foot facility on June 22. “The new Elections Office is designed to accommodate the county's continued growth by expanding … [Read more...] about Hockley County Elections Office Addresses Current, Future Needs
The largest youth development program in the nation has a new home. On April 30, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service opened the first-ever permanent Texas 4-H Headquarters at Texas A&M-RELLIS, marking a historic milestone for an initiative that touches all 254 Texas counties. The headquarters will serve as a statewide hub supporting county-based 4-H programs, … [Read more...] about AgriLife Extension Opens Texas 4-H Headquarters
