The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
Throughout 2019, local governments dependent upon the property tax carefully followed the progress of Senate Bill 2, passed by the 86th Texas Legislature and signed by the governor last June. Property taxes are the primary funding source for Texas counties, and S.B. 2 reduces this funding potential. “Maximizing additional revenue sources will be essential,” […]
Editor’s Note: In the May issue of County Progress, our coverage paid tribute to the strength and steadfastness of our County Judges and Commissioners who are on the frontlines protecting their communities during this unprecedented time. As the pandemic continues, so does our respect and gratitude for our county leaders. This month as […]
As the weeks have passed, we as county officials have been involved in things that most of us never could have imagined. As the COVID-19 pandemic begins to subside, let us not forget one of the most important dates that we as Americans recognize each year: Memorial Day. For so many of us, there are […]
Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their lives giving us a fresh appreciation for the myriad of roles and responsibilities they shoulder every day. This month, we are privileged to feature Panola County Commissioner Ronnie LaGrone, who will retire in December after 36 […]
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is now accepting electronic applications for the County Transportation Infrastructure Fund (TIF) grant program. The deadline to apply for a portion of the allocated $250 million is May 27. Each County Judge should have received a certified letter from TxDOT notifying their county of the TIF application process and […]
