Texas County Progress

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

Feature Story

100 Years of Excellence

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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

Century of Service: Glimpse Into 100 Years of CJCAT

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In October, 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 of the … [Read more...] about Century of Service: Glimpse Into 100 Years of CJCAT

The New Age of Jury Selection

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     We have come a long way from spinning a jury wheel to pick a jury! Today, we find more and more counties are pre-qualifying jurors electronically. Jurors have the option to complete their questionnaires online and choose an excuse or disqualification from the comforts of their home, thus saving counties hundreds, in some instances, thousands of dollars on appearance … [Read more...] about The New Age of Jury Selection

County and District Clerks’ Association of Texas

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Unlocking Your Potential Within the Association, Your County, and Yourself

  “Change is the only constant in life” is my office motto and a well-known way of life in a typical clerk’s office. Every two years, laws are passed during the legislative session that can change the way we run our offices. As we enter the 128th year of the County & District Clerks’ Association of Texas (CDCAT), we find ourselves in a year of uncertainty.      In 2020, … [Read more...] about County and District Clerks’ Association of Texas