Texas County Progress

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Integrated Prescription Management Partners with Counties to Manage Prescription Drug Utilization

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In a recent report, Integrated Prescription Management ("IPM") a full-service pharmacy benefit manager, announced a highlight of its award-winning customer service, responsive analytics, and innovative cost management services on behalf of 150 county clients across Texas. From cost savings to staff time, the savings offered by IPM were evident: Drug cost savings ranged … [Read more...] about Integrated Prescription Management Partners with Counties to Manage Prescription Drug Utilization

County Roads 101

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County Progress is often asked for information on county roads including an explanation of the “precinct system” and the “unit system.” The text below provides a simple explanation of each system and the related Commissioners Court responsibilities. Our thanks to the road experts who helped us prepare this article.    The Basics     A county road is a public road that … [Read more...] about County Roads 101

Monuments of Justice: Orange County Courthouse

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County Seat: Orange | County Population: 84,808 (2020 Census) 

     The earliest trials in Orange County were conducted beneath shade trees or in a room above a Water Street business house shared by the Masonic Lodge. The first official temple of justice was a single-story, wooden affair on Market Street built in 1853. The courthouse doubled as a gathering place for civic meetings and religious services.       James J. Digon of … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Orange County Courthouse

Highlights From Lubbock

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     Some 290 Commissioners Court members convened in Lubbock County April 25-28 for the 94th Annual Conference of the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association. The four-day meeting offered a wide range of coursework ranging from adopting the county budget, county road maintenance, and broadband communication to subdivision regulations, tax abatements, and working … [Read more...] about Highlights From Lubbock

What You Wish Your Constituents Knew About County Government, the County Budget, and the Property Tax

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Per reader request, we update and publish this article several times a year. Our thanks to the Judges and Commissioners who continue to lend us their expertise. We welcome you to reprint and share this information to help educate the public you work so diligently to serve.   What is County Government?  In the State of Texas, county government is a unit of state government … [Read more...] about What You Wish Your Constituents Knew About County Government, the County Budget, and the Property Tax