Texas County Progress

The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas

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Welcome to County Government

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Seminar Top 40 Takeaways Demonstrate Breadth, Depth of Commissioners Court Responsibilities

By Julie Anderson
Editor

Some 145 members of Commissioners Court convened in College Station for the Seminar for Newly Elected County Judges and Commissioners Jan. 14-17, sponsored by the V.G. Young Institute of County Government in cooperation with the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas and the Texas Association of Counties. Conference presenters took a two-pronged educational … [Read more...] about Welcome to County Government

Indigent Health Care

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Working Relationships, Holistic Approach Benefit Clients, County

By Julie Anderson
Editor 

When it comes to providing indigent health care, the trickle-down theory comes into play: Healthy relationships between all parties contribute to the health of the program and ultimately the health of the client. “In my opinion, you have to have the backing of your board or Commissioners Court to have an efficient and effective indigent health care program,” said Brandy … [Read more...] about Indigent Health Care

Do’s and Don’ts of County Purchasing

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By Narita Holmes, MBA, CPA, CIA
Government Procurement and Compliance Consultant
Former Ector County Purchasing Agent

When it comes to county government purchasing, the statutes contain many requirements that must be met. These requirements are scattered throughout the statutes – not just in the section known as the County Purchasing Act – and change each time the Texas Legislature meets. It is the duty of every county official to follow these laws. Many counties rely on procurement … [Read more...] about Do’s and Don’ts of County Purchasing

Travis County Youth Crisis Respite Program

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On Aug. 23, Travis County opened a short-term, 24-hour respite facility for youth in Central Texas. The Youth Crisis Respite Program provides a safe and supportive environment for young people ages 13-17 in Travis County who are experiencing a crisis or need a break from life’s stressors, explained Marlene Buchanan, LPC, director of Systems of Care for Integral Health, … [Read more...] about Travis County Youth Crisis Respite Program

Travis County Crisis Care Jail Diversion Program

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Pathway to Stability

By Julie Anderson
Editor

Approximately 38 percent of the 2,400-plus inmates in the Travis County Jail have a serious mental health need (i.e., requiring medications), according to Travis County Judge Andy Brown. Of those 2,400, more than two thirds of the individuals have a substance use disorder, Brown estimated. Determined to lower these statistics, Travis County partnered with local stakeholders … [Read more...] about Travis County Crisis Care Jail Diversion Program

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