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Courthouse Trails

Courthouse Trails: Lynn County Courthouse

February 27, 2023 by Sarah L

County Seat: Tahoka

    In 1876, the Texas Legislature created Lynn County, which organized in 1903 with Tahoka as the county seat. A two-story, frame structure served as the courthouse until citizens approved a bond election for the current building in July of 1915.       Designed by William M. Rice and built by A.Z. Rogers, the three-story building with a full basement housed courtrooms, … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails: Lynn County Courthouse

Courthouse Trails – Fannin County Courthouse

October 17, 2022 by Sarah L

     Fannin County celebrated the reopening of its 1888 Historic Courthouse on March 10 after a four-year restoration project in Bonham, home of former Speaker of the U.S. House Sam Rayburn.       The $29 million endeavor was funded by the citizens of the Fannin County ($23 million) and the Texas Historical Commission’s Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program ($6 … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails – Fannin County Courthouse

Courthouse Trails

October 4, 2021 by Sarah L

     Some 18 years ago, County Progress Magazine launched a series dedicated to the restoration and renovation of our county capitols. Titled “Courthouse Trails,” this special section recaps the efforts of counties across the Lone Star State who have taken special measures to restore their capitols to their original splendor and/or launch comprehensive renovation projects to … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails

Marion County Courthouse – Jefferson

October 1, 2021 by Sarah L

      Marion County celebrated the reopening of its 1913 Historic Courthouse on May 22 in Jefferson after a three-year restoration project.       The $5.7 million endeavor was a part of the Texas Historical Commission’s Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program. Komatsu Architecture served as the architect, and JR Jones Construction was the project’s … [Read more...] about Marion County Courthouse – Jefferson

Lipscomb County Courthouse – Lipscomb

October 1, 2021 by Sarah L

    The people of Lipscomb County can be a determined, persistent lot. When they decided to restore their courthouse in 1999, they did not realize it would take 22 years; however, they never gave up. Lipscomb County celebrated the rededication of the Historic Courthouse on Sept. 11.      After the Texas Historical Commission (THC) accepted their Historic … [Read more...] about Lipscomb County Courthouse – Lipscomb

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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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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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