Texas County Progress

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

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Per reader request, we update and publish this article several times a year. Our thanks to the Judges and Commissioners who continue to lend us their expertise. We welcome you to reprint and share this information 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” or an administrative subdivision 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 … [Read more...] about What You Wish Your Constituents Knew About County Government, the County Budget, and the Property Tax

100 Years of Excellence

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100th Annual County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Conference Oct. 3-6, 2022 Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa │ Cedar Creek Hosted by the Bastrop County Commissioners Court   “As we celebrate 100 years of excellence, may we all be remembered for serving this Association in these historical times. Going forward into the next 100 years will only … [Read more...] about 100 Years of Excellence

Highlights From Corpus Christi

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Contact, Connect, Communicate

     From the opening session through the final day, officials at the South Texas Conference were encouraged to strengthen their connections both at home and in Austin, whether it be visiting with their elections administrator to discuss challenges or calling on lawmakers to address proposed legislation.        “Do not underestimate how important you are in steering this … [Read more...] about Highlights From Corpus Christi

Highlights From Arlington

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West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association 93rd Annual Conference *** Tarrant County

The broad spectrum of coursework offered at this year’s West Texas Conference was complemented by two motivational presentations that spoke to the special nature of servant leadership.  Andrew Card, White House chief of staff under President George W. Bush, shared his 9/11 experience including the moment he whispered to Bush that the United States was under attack; the … [Read more...] about Highlights From Arlington