What is your plan for refreshing yourself and your service to your county? What is your plan to step up your game? What’s an opportunity for improvement or an area where you could improve your follow-through on things? Those who know me know that I always fall back to communication and the fact that it has everything to do with every aspect of what we do. Whether it’s … [Read more...] about Communicating Via Social Media
Feature Story
Waller County Courthouse Vision
In January 2023, Waller County Judge Carbett “Trey” J. Duhon III was sworn into office for his third term. This particular ceremony had special meaning to Duhon for two reasons: Duhon’s wife, Lisa, a notary, administered his oath of office. This would be the last swearing-in ceremony in the Waller County Courthouse before the scheduled demolition of the county … [Read more...] about Waller County Courthouse Vision
Continuing Education for County Judges and Commissioners
What do the statutes say about continuing education for County Judges and Commissioners? Read our talking points in this month’s installment of Key Concept. KEY CONCEPT: Continuing Education MAIN REFERENCE POINTS: Judges: Texas Government Code Sections 56.006 and 74.025. The State of Texas delegated to the Court of Criminal Appeals the authority to establish the rules … [Read more...] about Continuing Education for County Judges and Commissioners
Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum
Twenty-eight county officials completed the prestigious Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum program during 2023. Congratulations to the following officials on this notable accomplishment: Andrews County Commissioner Jim Waldrop Burnet County Commissioner Billy Wall Calhoun County Commissioner Joel Behrens Floyd County Commissioner Clint Bigham Floyd … [Read more...] about Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum
2023 Annual CJCAT State Conference
Highlights From Taylor County
The breadth and depth of the CJCAT State Conference agenda – covering everything from lawmaking to emergency management to environmental issues – was further strengthened by a reminder of the Four C’s of Public Service: Commitment, Curiosity, Courtesy, and Courage. CJCAT Senior General Counsel Jim Allison alluded to these C’s – a list he developed years ago – throughout the … [Read more...] about 2023 Annual CJCAT State Conference