Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
What began as rough sketches and brainstorming sessions back in 2016 slowly evolved into a vision to address the growing needs of Chambers County. That vision will become reality late next year with the completion of the new Chambers County Justice Center. The 200,000-plus-square-foot facility will sit on a 13-acre space and feature a 336-bed county jail, four courtrooms, a … [Read more...] about Chambers County Justice Center
County Progress would like to thank all of our Veterans for their service. As we observe Veterans Day on Nov. 11, we are honored to feature Bexar County Commissioner Grant Moody. Elected in November 2022 to fill an unexpired term, Commissioner Moody was re-elected in November 2024 to a full term. He is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the Marine Reserves and is currently serving … [Read more...] about Lt. Col. Grant Moody, Bexar County Commissioner
The Resolutions adopted by the members of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT) at the Annual Conference originate among members of Commissioners Courts and serve as the CJCAT Legislative Platform. The spotlight below discusses Damage to County Roads by Oil and Gas Activity The County Transportation Infrastructure Fund Grant Program (CTIF) … [Read more...] about Resolution Spotlight – Damage to County Roads by Oil and Gas Activity
Armistice Day was first observed at the end of World War I on Nov. 11, 1918. The name was changed to Veterans Day in 1954 to honor all Veterans who served whether in wartime or peace. Veterans Day honors all Veterans both living and deceased, whereas Memorial Day honors those who died in military service. A moment of silence is observed at 11:00 a.m. symbolizing the 11th … [Read more...] about Thank You For Your Service
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 Rains County Commissioner Lori Northcutt for taking the time to visit with us. HISTORY: My name is Lori Northcutt. I have always … [Read more...] about Glimpse in the Life of a Texas County Commissioner
