Texas County Progress

The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas

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94th Annual West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference

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April 25-28 | Lubbock Memorial Civic Center | Lubbock

     Budgeting, broadband, risk management, and legislative priorities are among the many topics to be covered at the Annual West Texas Conference April 25-28 in Lubbock County.        Pending approval, Commissioners who attend every class will receive 14 continuing education hours; an additional four credit hours will be offered on Tuesday morning during the early bird … [Read more...] about 94th Annual West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference

Welcome to County Government

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Seminar Lays Groundwork With Essential Takeaways

     A record number of Commissioners Court members convened in College Station for the Seminar for Newly Elected County Judges and Commissioners Jan. 10-13, sponsored by the V.G. Young Institute of County Government in cooperation with the Texas Association of Counties and the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas.       Conference presenters took a … [Read more...] about Welcome to County Government

Indigent Health Care

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County-Run Programs Provide Basic, Optional Services

     The Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act of 1985 found in Chapter 61 of the Health and Safety Code requires counties that are not completely covered by a hospital district or public hospital to provide basic health services to indigent residents through a county-run County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP). Texas is home to 113 county-administered CIHCPs that cover … [Read more...] about Indigent Health Care

Early Session Legislative Update

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     The 140-day Regular Session of the 88th Legislature has begun, and more than 2,500 bills have already been filed in the House and Senate. Senate Committee membership has been announced by the lieutenant governor, and House Committee appointments will be made shortly by the speaker of the House. No final actions can be taken in the first 60 days except for emergency … [Read more...] about Early Session Legislative Update

Courthouse Trails: Lynn County Courthouse

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County Seat: Tahoka

    In 1876, the Texas Legislature created Lynn County, which organized in 1903 with Tahoka as the county seat. A two-story, frame structure served as the courthouse until citizens approved a bond election for the current building in July of 1915.       Designed by William M. Rice and built by A.Z. Rogers, the three-story building with a full basement housed courtrooms, … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails: Lynn County Courthouse