Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
The recently completed renovation for the Comal County Sheriff’s Office is an example of repurposing existing facilities to maximize space and efficiency. The nearly 40-year-old office was built in 1985 and had exhausted the life and capacity of its original systems and the flexibility to adapt to changes in practice for this growing county. With rising populations, increased … [Read more...] about How Comal County Sheriff’s Office Increased Efficiencies in Latest Renovation
The Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) award-winning Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) will open its next grant cycle in February, but now is the time for county and city governments to confirm their grant program eligibility and take note of important deadlines leading up to the grant application deadline. Counties or cities that own a … [Read more...] about THC Courthouse Preservation Grant Applications Open February 2024
In a nationwide study on access to timely ambulance service, University of Southern Maine researchers determined that 4.5 million people in the United States live in an ambulance desert including 2.3 million people in rural counties. An ambulance desert is defined as an area in which people are more than 25 minutes from an ambulance station. According to the research … [Read more...] about Texas Ranks Near the Top in Nationwide Study on Ambulance Deserts
“People should always be treated with dignity and respect. While we cannot ignore or forget the past, we also don’t have to let the past define us or others.” Cass County Judge Travis Ransom In April, I had the opportunity to step outside of my comfort zone. I participated in a “Prison Reentry Simulation” which replicates the challenges and struggles faced by thousands of … [Read more...] about In Their Shoes
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 … [Read more...] about County Roads 101
