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Partnership Pays Dividends

April 4, 2022 by Sarah L

Pecos County, EDC Continue to Lure Businesses, Grow Local Economy

One year ago, Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster was named County Official of the Year by the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association. Shortly after, state lawmakers honored Shuster with the adoption of House Resolution 1142, echoing the West Texas Association in its description of Shuster as a public servant who has gone “above and beyond in his service to county … [Read more...] about Partnership Pays Dividends

Webb County Employee Clinic: Behind the Scenes

March 18, 2022 by Sarah L

County Progress asked the director of the Webb County Risk Management Department, Pedro F. Alfaro, M.D., to explain how the county’s new employee clinic grew from an idea to a reality. We would like to thank Dr. Alfaro for taking the time to visit with us. What prompted Webb County to open a county clinic? Webb County is a self-funded entity for employee health insurance. … [Read more...] about Webb County Employee Clinic: Behind the Scenes

Infrastructure Improvement

January 10, 2022 by Sarah L

When Franklin County Commissioner Larkin Jumper took office in 2015, he set a personal goal to learn all he could about road and bridge maintenance. “My background was financial, not construction,” Jumper explained. “I determined which Commissioners had the better roads, and then I sought their advice. I then developed both an annual and a multiyear work plan to rebuild our … [Read more...] about Infrastructure Improvement

Lone Star State Adds Almost 4 Million People in Last Decade

November 1, 2021 by Sarah L

   Texas lawmakers are looking to the recently released 2020 Census Redistricting Data to redraw legislative districts under Public Law 94-171. Census figures are used to realign these districts, taking into account population shifts since the 2010 Census.       The 2020 Texas population was calculated at 29,145,505, up from 25,145,561 in 2010, which is a 16 percent jump. … [Read more...] about Lone Star State Adds Almost 4 Million People in Last Decade

Spotlight: County Clerk

September 13, 2021 by Sarah L

County Clerks perform various duties including serving as clerk of the county and Commissioners Courts and as the recorder of the county. In counties with populations less than 8,000, a combination county/district clerk may be elected unless the voters choose to elect separate offices. County clerks must be bonded prior to assuming office and must obtain an errors and … [Read more...] about Spotlight: County Clerk

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Dates of Interest for the 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature

Official deadlines will be set when the House and Senate adopt their rules, but until then, the Texas Legislative Council Drafting Manual provides the following general calendar: 

Bill pre-filing began:  Nov. 14, 2022 

1st day of session:  Jan. 10, 2023 

60-day bill filing deadline:  March 10, 2023  

Adjournment sine die:  May 29, 2023 

Post-session 20-day deadline for governor to sign or veto:  June 18, 2023 

Effective date (91st day after adjournment):  Aug. 28, 2023

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Unfunded Mandate Resolution

The latest resolutions passed by the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas and the three Regional Associations are available at the links below.

County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Resolutions 2022

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