The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
County Government faces many challenges on a daily basis. Public safety needs, ever-changing laws and mandates that require compliance, floods that take out county roads & bridges, fires that threaten citizens’ lives, and other natural disasters beyond anyone’s control all demand a county to respond. These examples are just some of the issues that […]
“You’re going to have to start earlier and inform other departments. This is not a Commissioners Court problem. This is a county problem.” CJCAT General Counsel Jim Allison The new requirements resulting from Senate Bill 2 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature have compressed budget-related deadlines and will require careful coordination and systematic […]
The Coke County Courthouse was completed in 1956 in a Modern style as designed by Wyatt C. Hedrick and Harry Weaver. Coke County was created from Tom Green County and named for Gov. Richard Coke. The county was organized in 1889 with Hayrick, located near Hayrick Mountain, as the first county seat. An election was […]
“All of our County Judges have put aside county lines, while risking their personal health, in the interest of saving lives in the entire region, all while working to balance this response with their duties within their own jurisdiction, which is no small task in itself,” said Jasper County Judge Mark Allen, one of […]
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 […]
