In October 2022, the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas will conduct its 100th Annual State Conference. Texas County Judges and Commissioners, known for their servant leadership, have joined together for a century to not only educate themselves as required by law, but to also learn and grow from one another’s experiences. As the Official Publication … [Read more...] about Century of Service
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Neighbors, Colleagues, Friends
Commissioners Share More Than County Line
Some three decades ago, Alan and Jeff were working as road foremen in their respective counties driving machinery out where their precincts joined behind some old mines. The pair of county employees introduced themselves and decided to share their lunch break. Looking back on that chance meeting, Lee County Commissioner Alan Turner and Milam County Commissioner Jeff Muegge … [Read more...] about Neighbors, Colleagues, Friends
Monuments of Justice: Presidio County Courthouse
County Seat: Marfa * County Population: 6,131 (2020 Census)
The Presidio County Courthouse, built with locally made brick, is one of the state’s best-preserved courthouses. In fact, tourists drive out of their way to view the Second Empire edifice designed by Alfred Giles. The $65,000 courthouse was officially opened on New Year’s Eve 1886 with a gala ball. The interior and the overall exterior form and detailing remain remarkably … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Presidio County Courthouse
100 Years of Excellence
100th Annual County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Conference Oct. 3-6, 2022 Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa │ Cedar Creek Hosted by the Bastrop County Commissioners Court “As we celebrate 100 years of excellence, may we all be remembered for serving this Association in these historical times. Going forward into the next 100 years will only … [Read more...] about 100 Years of Excellence
2021 County Property Tax Report
The taxpayer funds the majority of county government via the property tax, or ad valorem tax, which is the largest revenue source for Texas counties. Tax Code Section 5.091 requires the comptroller's office to prepare a list that includes the total tax rate imposed by each taxing unit in Texas, as reported to the comptroller by each appraisal district. The tax rates included … [Read more...] about 2021 County Property Tax Report