When the Texas Legislature meets, there are always changes that impact procurement. If you search the statutes, you will see that these changes have already been incorporated into the language. If you search the individual bills, you will more easily see the changes that were made, https://capitol.texas.gov/. The Big Change! SB 1173 increased the formal bid limit for … [Read more...] about Legislative Changes Impacting County Procurement
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Chambers County Justice Center
Thoughtful, Driven Approach Pays Off as Officials Navigate Growth
What began as rough sketches and brainstorming sessions back in 2016 slowly evolved into a vision to address the growing needs of Chambers County. That vision will become reality late next year with the completion of the new Chambers County Justice Center. The 200,000-plus-square-foot facility will sit on a 13-acre space and feature a 336-bed county jail, four courtrooms, a … [Read more...] about Chambers County Justice Center
Texas County Jails
Rising Costs, Population Shifts Highlight Need for Solid Strategic Plan
Since the last time I had the opportunity to reduce my thoughts and observations to writing a year ago, quite a bit has occurred with regard to our county jails. The shift that took place at the federal level has had an impact on our operations at the local level. The actions of our partners at the state level have had just as much, if not more, of an impact. While we … [Read more...] about Texas County Jails
County Roads: Precinct System and Unit System
Roles and Responsibilities
County Progress is often asked for information on county roads including an explanation of the “precinct system” and the “unit system.” The text below provides a simple explanation of each system and the related Commissioners Court responsibilities. Our thanks to the road experts who helped us prepare this article. The Basics A county road is a public road that has been … [Read more...] about County Roads: Precinct System and Unit System
Texas County Road Maintenance: Survey Report
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