Some 250 County Judges and Commissioners convened in Taylor County April 22-25 to study the latest issues affecting grassroots government including emergency management, guardianships, and tax abatements. The 96th Annual West Texas Conference included an early bird session on Emergency Management. Hemphill County Judge Lisa Johnson shared lessons learned during … [Read more...] about 2025 West Texas Conference Highlights
Conference Close-Up
96th Annual West Texas Conference
Managing jail costs, tax abatements, bonds and certificates of obligation, and the 89th Texas Legislature are among the many topics to be covered at the Annual West Texas Conference April 22-25 in Taylor County. Pending approval, Commissioners who attend every class will receive 14 continuing education hours; an additional four credit hours will be offered on Tuesday morning … [Read more...] about 96th Annual West Texas Conference
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension District Training Conferences
One-Day Sessions Provide Commissioners Continuing Education
Ten Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Districts will offer in-service training for members of Commissioners Court from Oct. 30-Dec. 12. The District Conferences provide varying amounts of continuing education credits for County Commissioners; County Judges are also welcome to attend. Application will be made to the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas … [Read more...] about Texas A&M AgriLife Extension District Training Conferences
Build What Matters – Relationships
2024 North & East Association Conference
Throughout July’s four-day North & East Annual Conference, County Judges and Commissioners were inspired by a theme centered on working with others. “When we talk about building what matters, it all comes down to relationships,” shared Association President Wade McKinney as he welcomed some 165 officials to Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field during the Opening … [Read more...] about Build What Matters – Relationships
South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association 2024 Conference
Throughout June’s four-day South Texas Conference, County Judges and Commissioners were applauded for their dedication and given even more tools to prepare them for continued public service. Some 300 officials convened on South Padre Island June 24-27, 2024, where education topics included county roads and right of way authority, subdivision regulations, grant seeking … [Read more...] about South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association 2024 Conference