Texas County Progress

The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas

A Glimpse in the Life of Bandera County Commissioner Bruce Eliker

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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 Bandera County Commissioner Bruce Eliker for taking the time to visit with us.

HISTORY: I was born and raised in Texas. I have always lived here except for my father’s time on active duty with the Air Force and my time on active duty with the Air Force. I was born in Corpus Christi in the mid-1940s. My mother lived in Rockport with her parents. At that time, […]

Conference Close-Up: 98th Annual Conference of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas

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Abilene Convention Center | Taylor County October 5-8

  Message from the President      The saying, “Abilene – A Whole Lotta Texas Goin’ On!” will never be truer than this coming Oct. 5-8 as the 98th Annual County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Conference will be coming to the Abilene Convention Center. This year’s conference will be an excellent opportunity for Judges […]

Educating the Public on Your Bond Election

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When it comes to financing, public education can be an arduous task.  In some cases, the initial step is to set aside some stifling assumptions: If we can’t pay cash, it’s not worth doing. The voters will never go for it. If I obligate the county to this debt, some of the constituents will not […]

Attorney General Opinions

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Bond Election for City Roads      Re: Whether a county may call a bond election to fund the construction, repair, improvement, and maintenance of city roads (RQ-0319-KP). Submitted by Lilli A. Hensley Sterling County Attorney Summary, Opinion No. KP-311: A county may call a bond election under Texas Constitution article III, section 52(b) or (c) […]

United Effort: Resource Drive Thru

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On May 27, Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Jr. helped serve 700 families at the Ella Austin Community Center. Volunteers gave away hand sanitizer, PPE, cleaning supplies, seven days of food, and in collaboration with Travis Park United Methodist Church, books for young people to read over the summer. Participants were able to social distance […]

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