Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
The mission of the Lubbock County Judicial Compliance Department is straightforward: Enforce the collection of court-ordered fines, court costs, and attorney fees as an extension of the Lubbock County criminal courts. The methods to achieve the mission are sometimes roundabout, but for good reason. For Collections Compliance Assistant Erma Robinson, it all comes down to the … [Read more...] about Fine and Fee Collections
Before taking office as County Judge in 2023, Keith Lutz spent a decade as Medina County’s fire marshal and emergency management coordinator (EMC). In 2017, while working on a mass notification system for the county, Lutz looked into the addition of security cameras at the courthouse. At that time, Lutz learned just how antiquated the county’s security system was. … [Read more...] about Medina County Courthouse Security
In December 2020, Cooke County Emergency Medical Services (CCEMS) posted the following on social media: “Congratulations to EMT of the Year Adam Arendt. Adam has been serving the citizens of Cooke County for 11 years. Adam will be leaving CCEMS on Jan. 1 to continue his service to Cooke County as a County Commissioner. Good luck Adam!” Arendt started with Cooke County … [Read more...] about Cooke County Commissioner Brings Previous Experience to Court
KEY QUESTION: How does a county create the position of an elections administrator? REFERENCE POINTS: Texas Election Code Title 3, Election Officers and Observers. Chapter 31, Officers to Administer Elections, Subchapters B, C & D. TALKING POINTS: The County Commissioners Court creates the position of elections administrator and sets the salary by written order. … [Read more...] about Elections Administrator
The Texas Fair Defense Act of 2001 requires all Texas courts to establish procedures to provide court-appointed lawyers to indigent defendants. This legislation also established the Task Force on Indigent Defense, now the Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC or Commission) to oversee indigent defense services and provide state grants to counties. Half of all criminal … [Read more...] about Resolution Spotlight: Indigent Defense
