I would like to share with all of you a great concern, and hopefully a solution. The 86th Legislative Session was an eye-opener with a new vision of local control that is just not acceptable. No matter how long you have been in office, now is the time to reach out to your state representatives and local senators. Do not be intimidated, for the same people who elected you … [Read more...] about Protect Our Associations
County Focus
Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum at Meetings of the County Commissioners Court
All Regular, Special, Emergency and Executive Session Meetings of the ____________ County Commissioners Court will be called and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code. Regular, Special and Emergency Meetings of the ____________ County Commissioners Court are open to the public and to representatives of the … [Read more...] about Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum at Meetings of the County Commissioners Court
Veterans Day 2019
Serving on the Seas
The motto of the U.S. Coast Guard is Semper Paratus, or Always Ready. On two separate occasions, a young Martin Nash and his fellow guardsmen were passengers on a seaplane tender bound for Vietnam to operate river gunboats. “We had a job to do,” recalled Nash, Tyler County Commissioner, “and we were going to do it.” The 255-foot long seaplane tender with four small … [Read more...] about Veterans Day 2019
Commissioner Elected to Leadership Post
Washington County Commissioner Joy Fuchs was recently elected senior vice president of the National Association of Regional Councils. Member organizations include councils of governments, regional planning and development agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, and other regional groups. Washington County is a member of the Brazos Valley Council of … [Read more...] about Commissioner Elected to Leadership Post
Ector County Judge to Lead Freight Plan Committee
As a 37-year resident of Odessa and now Ector County’s chief administrative officer, County Judge Debi Hays is proud of the contribution the Permian Basin makes not only to the Lone Star State, but to the nation. In fact, she has the statistics at her fingertips: “The Permian Basin is the epicenter of energy production in Texas and serves a critical role in literally … [Read more...] about Ector County Judge to Lead Freight Plan Committee