The following are excerpts taken from The House Research Organization Focus Report No. 83-5 released in February 2017. To view the report in full, go to http://www.hro.house.state.tx.us/pdf/focus/writing85.pdf. Writing a two-year budget is one of the Texas Legislature’s main tasks. During the 2017 regular session, the 85th Legislature will consider a budget for … [Read more...] about Writing the State Budget: 85th Legislature
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Val Verde County Budget Drivers
Goals, Mission Statements Serve as Guideposts By Julie Anderson Editor Legal document…approved expenditures…statement of revenue…expenses and fund balances While these technical definitions of the county budget are certainly valid, the budget document embodies much more to Commissioners Courts and the constituents they serve. The facts and figures in the … [Read more...] about Val Verde County Budget Drivers
Public Health, Employee Health – Denton County Prioritizes Wellness
Proactive Approach Public Health, Employee Health – Denton County Prioritizes Wellness By Julie Anderson Editor When it comes to “going the extra mile,” Denton County takes the phrase both figuratively and literally. In fact, Denton County issues a pointed challenge to its community every year in preparation for a special activity: The Denton County Dash is … [Read more...] about Public Health, Employee Health – Denton County Prioritizes Wellness
ANALYSIS Should Texas Raise the Age of Adult Criminal Responsibility?
Should Texas Raise the Age of Adult Criminal Responsibility? By Kellie A. Dworaczyk House Research Organization Focus Report Number 84-11 Part One of the latest House Focus Report ran in our December 2016 issue and covered the adult criminal justice system, the juvenile criminal justice system, proposed legislation, and debate on raising the age. Part Two … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS Should Texas Raise the Age of Adult Criminal Responsibility?
ANALYSIS: Should Texas Raise the Age of Adult Criminal Responsibility?
By Kellie A. Dworaczyk House Research Organization Focus Report Number 84-11 October 25, 2016 The following is Part One of the latest House Research Organization Focus Report. To view the report in full, go to http://www.hro.house.state.tx.us/pdf/focus/ageofcriminalresponsibility.pdf Texas is one of seven states in which 17-year-olds accused of committing … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Should Texas Raise the Age of Adult Criminal Responsibility?