Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their public lives, giving us a fresh appreciation for the myriad of roles and responsibilities they shoulder every day. Our thanks to Webb County Commissioner Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina for taking the time to visit with us. YOUR HISTORY: I am a native Laredoan, educated … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Webb County Commissioner Wawi Tijerina
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Keeping Informed in Kendall County
“In a commitment to enhancing public safety and ensuring rapid and effective communication during emergencies, Kendall County is proud to announce the launch of the Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS).” – Kendall County Sheriff’s Office “I am very excited about this system,” shared Commissioner Christina Bergmann. “The registration process is very simple, and … [Read more...] about Keeping Informed in Kendall County
KEY CONCEPT: Texas Commission on Jail Standards
KEY QUESTION: What is the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, and how does the Commission affect county government? REFERENCE POINTS: Texas Administrative Code TITLE 37 – PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS PART 9 – TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS TALKING POINTS: The Texas Legislature created the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS or the Commission) in … [Read more...] about KEY CONCEPT: Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Highlights From Brewster County
The Far West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association convened Sept. 20-22 for their annual conference in Study Butte-Terlingua with 90 County Judges and Commissioners in attendance. The three-day meeting offered 10 hours of continuing education credit for County Commissioners and four hours for County Judges. From left: Reggie Loeffler, Mickey Jack Perry, Roy … [Read more...] about Highlights From Brewster County
Texas Commission on Jail Standards Update
For all practical purposes, it was a relatively quiet legislative session when it comes to county jails, and I am glad. No bills were passed that directly impact how your jail operates; however, two bills could potentially assist your operations. The first one, Senate Bill 22, can assist counties with a population of 300,000 or less with salaries for jailers. As … [Read more...] about Texas Commission on Jail Standards Update