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Words of Widsom with Mason County Judge Jerry Bearden

December 12, 2022 by Sarah L

Mason County Judge Jerry Bearden took office Jan. 1, 2003. As you look back on your years of service, what are some of the most valuable lessons you learned? I learned very quickly that as the County Judge elected by the citizens of your county, you are a public servant responsible for the duties of your office. Always treat everyone fairly and justly, don’t show … [Read more...] about Words of Widsom with Mason County Judge Jerry Bearden

Do’s and Don’ts of County Purchasing 

December 1, 2022 by Sarah L

   When it comes to county government purchasing, the statutes contain many requirements that must be met. These requirements are scattered throughout the statutes – not just in the section known as the County Purchasing Act – and change each time the Texas Legislature meets. It is the duty of every county official to follow these laws. Many counties rely on procurement … [Read more...] about Do’s and Don’ts of County Purchasing 

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension District Training Conferences

November 14, 2022 by Sarah L

One-Day Sessions Provide Commissioners Continuing Education

Nine Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Districts will offer in-service training for members of Commissioners Court during the months of  November-December. The District Conferences provide varying amounts of continuing education credits for County Commissioners; County Judges are also  welcome to attend. Application has been made to the County Judges and Commissioners … [Read more...] about Texas A&M AgriLife Extension District Training Conferences

Mentally Ill Inmates

November 7, 2022 by Sarah L

One Family’s Hope and Heartbreak

     In many counties, the jail has become a de facto mental institution, housing mentally ill inmates awaiting due process without their medications and/or life-sustaining therapies. The situation is lose-lose-lose; the inmate, fellow inmates and jail staff, and the taxpayers are all affected. The statistics have been quoted for so long that one wonders if they have lost their … [Read more...] about Mentally Ill Inmates

Challenges To Our County Jails

November 1, 2022 by Sarah L

     When I was appointed six years ago by Gov. Greg Abbott to be the chairman of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (the Commission), I had no idea of the complexities of what this position involved. I knew as a County Judge that you did not want your county jail to be out of compliance with the Commission. I did not realize the challenges Texas counties faced to stay in … [Read more...] about Challenges To Our County Jails

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