The public health emergency caused by COVID-19 has impacted daily life across the country and around the world, including essential government operations like our justice system. In Williamson County, our justice system responded to the coronavirus through innovation, ingenuity, and a commitment to service. The courts in Williamson County have long embraced technology, … [Read more...] about Williamson County Judges Innovate Virtual Justice During Pandemic
Emergency Response
COVID-19 Pandemic
County Leaders Demonstrate Strength, Steadfastness in the Midst of Global Crisis
“All of our County Judges have put aside county lines, while risking their personal health, in the interest of saving lives in the entire region, all while working to balance this response with their duties within their own jurisdiction, which is no small task in itself. We hope to defeat this virus and to one day look back at it as a battle fought and won by Texans who … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 Pandemic – Part 2
Commissioners Courts Navigate Uncharted Territory
County Judges, statutorily tasked with emergency preparedness and response, are on the frontlines as they seek to protect their communities from the Coronavirus. “We hope to defeat this virus and to one day look back at it as a battle fought and won by Texans who gave of themselves for their state, their counties, and their citizens,” Jasper County Judge Mark Allen shared … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Pandemic – Part 2
Creating an Emergency Services District
By Cliff Avery SAFE-D Executive Director Even in these tax-averse times, people want to make sure their emergency services are reliably funded. At any uniform election date, emergency services districts (ESDs) are on the ballot. Even though they may add a small amount to the property tax bill, they pass. In November 2018 – amid the din of a senator election, governor … [Read more...] about Creating an Emergency Services District
RESTORE Act Funding: Partnerships, Persistence Critical
Gulf Coast Counties Eligible to Apply By Juan Moya, Ph.D., and Amanda Fuller While the agreement is still subject to final approval, the Justice Department has reached a record $18.7 billion settlement with BP PLC, Transocean Ltd., and other companies responsible for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster that killed 11 workers and spilled millions of gallons of … [Read more...] about RESTORE Act Funding: Partnerships, Persistence Critical