Three groups seem at constant odds with each other, sometimes respectfully but too often less so: local elected officials (especially county commissioners and county judges); state legislators; and the rest of the taxpayers. I say "the rest of the taxpayers" since all three groups pay taxes and must live with the many decisions we each make. Why do we disagree? Perhaps … [Read more...] about Uniting Irreconcilable Parties Fiscal Restraint, Budget Transparency Will Mold 21st Century Texas
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A Sweet Deal Nolan County Lands $3 Billion Power Plant
Nolan County Judge Tim Fambrough walked around with a smile on his face for two months, and his wife was beginning to question why. But he couldn't say a word; he had been sworn to secrecy. On Feb. 19, Fambrough's wife and everyone else in Sweetwater and Nolan County understood why the county judge had been in such a good mood. On that day, Tenaska Inc. announced it would … [Read more...] about A Sweet Deal Nolan County Lands $3 Billion Power Plant
TAC Risk Management Pool Sends $10 Million Back to Members
The elected county officials on the board of the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (RMP) agreed in December to award $10 million in renewal credits for counties that participate in the TAC RMP Workers' Compensation program for 2008. Depending on loss history, long-term members with records reflecting fewer losses may be eligible for a renewal credit of up to … [Read more...] about TAC Risk Management Pool Sends $10 Million Back to Members
County Assistance District Sales TaxRevenue Option Now Open to All Counties
Grant Targets Coastal Counties
NACo's Coastal Counties Restoration Initiative (CCRI) program is now accepting grant applications for its 2008 funding round. The deadline for applications is March 24. CCRI, a partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Community-Based Restoration Program (CRP), provides financial assistance on a competitive basis to innovative, high quality, … [Read more...] about Grant Targets Coastal Counties