Texas County Progress

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Conference Close-Up: North and East Texas CJCA Annual Conference

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Fredonia Hotel and Convention Center│ Nacogdoches County May 11-14, 2020       Embracing the conference theme, Made in Texas, by Texans, the North and East Association will convene May 11 for a four-day meeting to study the latest topics affecting grassroots government. Conference classes will take place at the Fredonia Hotel and Convention Center. Back again this year, … [Read more...] about Conference Close-Up: North and East Texas CJCA Annual Conference

Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum

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Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum (CCAC) provides for an advanced, in-depth study of county government specifically for members of Commissioners Court. The program was adopted by the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas in 1992. The core curriculum is continually updated as foundational information provided in the original program is merged with material … [Read more...] about Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum

Conference Close-Up: Highlights from Galveston

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“In a time when you may want to pull back, step it up!”      On the opening day of the 97th Annual County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Conference, Rep. Drew Darby offered the challenge above to some 300 members of Commissioners Court gathered at Galveston County’s Moody Gardens. “County government is really the most important aspect of how we deliver … [Read more...] about Conference Close-Up: Highlights from Galveston

What You Wish Your Constituents Knew About County Government, the County Budget, and the Property Tax

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Per reader request, we publish this article several times a year. We receive regular calls asking for permission to reprint and/or share this story with local community groups and constituents. We welcome you to use this article to help educate the public you work so diligently to serve.

What is County Government? In the State of Texas, county government is a unit of state government often referred to as “an arm of the state.” However, county government also acts as a unit of local government. Consequently, county governments in Texas perform two basic functions: Carry out administrative and judicial responsibilities for the State of Texas. Carry out … [Read more...] about What You Wish Your Constituents Knew About County Government, the County Budget, and the Property Tax