The office of the Texas county judge is described, deciphered and detailed in a variety of legal documents and training materials. But sometimes the unwritten rules are among the most valuable. Austin County Judge Carolyn Bilski shared a few of these worthwhile tenets during the 74th Annual South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference June 23-26, when … [Read more...] about Highlights From San Antonio
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South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association 2008 Resolutions
The following resolutions were passed by the South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association, representing 67 counties in the State of Texas, on June 25, 2008, during the Association's annual conference. Thanks to the Host Court WHEREAS, the annual conference of the South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association was held in San Antonio, Texas, June 23-26, … [Read more...] about South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association 2008 Resolutions
Highlights From Waco
Throughout the North & East Texas Annual Conference, President Roger Harmon referenced the meeting's theme, "Vision for the Future." "The people of our community elected us to be leaders," Harmon told the 150-plus officials convened in Waco June 16-19. "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail," said Harmon, Johnson County judge. During the conference, the North & East Texas … [Read more...] about Highlights From Waco
Haskell County CourthouseCounty Seat: HaskellCounty Population: 5,438
The Haskell County Courthouse was built in 1906 in an Italian Renaissance style as designed by Larmour & Watson. The limestone structure was renovated in 1931 and 1976. The Texas Legislature formed Haskell County in 1858 from lands formerly assigned to Milam and Fannin counties. However, due to Indian hostilities in the area, the county remained unsettled for nearly 20 years. … [Read more...] about Haskell County CourthouseCounty Seat: HaskellCounty Population: 5,438
Education Key Component of Effective Leadership
Just a few hours before the official opening of the V.G. Young conference in February, seven county officials plus support staff gathered around a conference table to address key issues surrounding education. Among other significant concerns … [Read more...] about Education Key Component of Effective Leadership