When it comes to women in county government, Helen Walker has more than four decades of experience to draw from. Now retired, the former Victoria County judge has some sage advice to offer fellow female officials: “Love Your Work.” and “You GO, Girls!” Walker is one who practices what she preaches, and when it comes […]
V.G. Young Institute of County Government
V.G. Young Institute of County Government The V.G. Young Institute of County Government (Institute) is a part of Texas Cooperative Extension and The Texas A&M University System. Located in College Station, the Institute works to meet the educational needs of county officials and the public by anticipating, identifying, and addressing the challenges and opportunities faced […]
Highlights from Houston
Midway into the 2004 State Conference, officials already were calling it “one of the best.” Insightful educational sessions coupled with engaging social events culminated in an annual meeting that will be long remembered. Approximately 245 county judges and commissioners gathered in Houston Sept. 20-23 for the 82nd Annual County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas […]
County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Resolutions
The following resolutions were passed by the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas on Sept. 23, 2004, during the Association’s annual conference in Houston. No. 1: Thanks to the Host Court WHEREAS, the annual conference of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas was held in Houston, Texas, Sept. 20-23, 2004; and WHEREAS, […]
Far West Texas Conference Agenda
Far West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Annual Conference Sept. 29 – Oct. 1 Lajitas on the Rio Grande Wednesday, Sept. 29 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. Commissioners Education – Optional 1:30 p.m. Jail Standards – Hiring the Jail Consultant Who is Right for […]