When Hurricane Ike hit, plans were put into motion. People were plucked from rising waters, pets were rescued and matched with anxious owners, and rations were distributed to the displaced and homeless. However, no plan was in place to maintain the livestock forced to run for higher ground after 20-foot storm surges destroyed almost all of the fences throughout Chambers and … [Read more...] about Highlights From Austin
Conference Close-Up
Highlights From Fort Worth
The governor of Texas is like a CEO, said Rep. Fred Hill, R-Richardson. "If I was the CEO, I'd have you stand up, thank you, and give you a party," said Hill, a featured speaker at the CJCAT Annual Conference. "Then I'd leave you alone and take care of all of the other problems." Hill, a champion of county government known for his opposition to appraisal and revenue caps, … [Read more...] about Highlights From Fort Worth
County Progress Awards Program Recipients
Congratulations to the following recipients of the 6th Annual County Progress Awards Program. Community Service Brazoria County Commissioner Jack Harris Nomination Excerpt: Commissioner Harris has spent countless hours in Austin, Galveston and Brazoria County working to improve the Indigent Health Care Program. He was committed to addressing both the interests of taxpayers … [Read more...] about County Progress Awards Program Recipients
County Judges and Commissioners Association 2008 Resolutions
The following resolutions were passed by the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas, representing 254 counties in the State of Texas, on Sept. 18, 2008, during the Association's annual conference. Thanks to the Host Court WHEREAS, the annual conference of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas was held in Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 15-Sept. … [Read more...] about County Judges and Commissioners Association 2008 Resolutions
State Association Welcomes New Officer
I am extremely honored to serve as second vice president of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas during this upcoming year. I look forward to working with each of you as we confront the many challenges we face in county government today. I would first like to say to all of you who have been so devastated by hurricanes in the past few weeks that you are in … [Read more...] about State Association Welcomes New Officer