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
Commissioners Court
Travis County Youth Crisis Respite Program
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
Pathway to Stability
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
Transportation Infrastructure Grant
Usage Key to Program Renewal
Northeast Andrews County has suffered fire damage over the years resulting in burned out brush and grass and exposed sand. The county experiences a great deal of wind, which mixes the sand with the caliche shoulders, explained Andrews County Commissioner Jeanene Anderegg. Over time, the caliche is lost. “Hauling out the sand and replacing it with good material is not only time … [Read more...] about Transportation Infrastructure Grant
Floodplain Management
What are the duties of County Commissioners when it comes to flooding and floodplains? It is likely you are doing most of those duties already, and you don’t even know it! When it comes to roads, the duties of a Commissioners Court can be found in and around Chapter 251 of the Texas Transportation Code. To paraphrase, the Commissioner’s role is to supervise the construction … [Read more...] about Floodplain Management