The Far West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association conducted its 2005 annual meeting Sept. 21-23 in Lajitas. Pecos County Commissioner J.H. Kent, now immediate past president of the Association, would like to thank the members of the Association for the opportunity to serve as an officer for the past three years. As president this past year, I had the … [Read more...] about Far West Texas Conference Highlights – Lajitas
Conference Close-Up
South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association 2005 Resolutions
The following resolutions were passed by the South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association, representing 69 counties in the state of Texas, on June 29, 2005, during the Association’s annual conference. No. 1: Thanks to the Host Court WHEREAS, the annual conference of the South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association was held in Austin, Texas, June … [Read more...] about South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association 2005 Resolutions
Highlights from North & East Texas Conference – Nacogdoches
County who officials gathered at the North & East Texas annual conference in Nacogdoches were intermittently reminded – by people, places and pictures – of the solemnity of their oath, the context of their freedom, and the challenges of their office. The North & East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association 2005 Annual Education Conference opened June 5, … [Read more...] about Highlights from North & East Texas Conference – Nacogdoches
Women in County Government
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 to “You GO,” she WENT. Helen Walker became Victoria … [Read more...] about Women in County Government
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 … [Read more...] about V.G. Young Institute of County Government