Counties continue to face ever-increasing challenges in providing road networks that meet the transportation needs of commerce and industry while maintaining a reliable and safe system for their county residents. Many of these county roads handle traffic volumes and gross weights in excess of some of the highways maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation … [Read more...] about Texas County Road Maintenance: Survey Report
Commissioners Court
Wise County Artificial Intelligence Exploratory Program
In late January, the Wise County Commissioners Court launched a nine-month pilot program to help officials determine how Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be used to benefit county government. “Our progress to date has been mostly on the backend,” shared Wise County Emergency Management Coordinator Cody Powell, project manager. “We have been learning how to use AI and … [Read more...] about Wise County Artificial Intelligence Exploratory Program
Fine and Fee Collections
Lubbock County Collections Assistant Sets Tone, Inspires Effort
The mission of the Lubbock County Judicial Compliance Department is straightforward: Enforce the collection of court-ordered fines, court costs, and attorney fees as an extension of the Lubbock County criminal courts. The methods to achieve the mission are sometimes roundabout, but for good reason. For Collections Compliance Assistant Erma Robinson, it all comes down to the … [Read more...] about Fine and Fee Collections
Medina County Courthouse Security
Before taking office as County Judge in 2023, Keith Lutz spent a decade as Medina County’s fire marshal and emergency management coordinator (EMC). In 2017, while working on a mass notification system for the county, Lutz looked into the addition of security cameras at the courthouse. At that time, Lutz learned just how antiquated the county’s security system was. … [Read more...] about Medina County Courthouse Security
Cooke County Commissioner Brings Previous Experience to Court
In December 2020, Cooke County Emergency Medical Services (CCEMS) posted the following on social media: “Congratulations to EMT of the Year Adam Arendt. Adam has been serving the citizens of Cooke County for 11 years. Adam will be leaving CCEMS on Jan. 1 to continue his service to Cooke County as a County Commissioner. Good luck Adam!” Arendt started with Cooke County … [Read more...] about Cooke County Commissioner Brings Previous Experience to Court