The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
Some legislators and private interest lobbyists are going to attempt to pass laws to silence local officials during the next session. Most of our large cities hire lobbyists to keep them informed on the effects of proposed bills on local decision-making. Our counties and smaller cities are represented by nonprofit associations and are being caught […]
The Opening General Session of the 98th Annual County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Conference was like no other. Some 365 County Judges and Commissioners gathered in Abilene for the Oct. 5-8 event, a carefully planned conference with CDC recommendations in place due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Opening-day speakers – addressing a socially […]
“Let me encourage each county to provide data for this survey so that we can accurately explain how unfunded and partially funded mandates affect local governmental bodies and taxpayers.” Chuck Statler, Taylor County Commissioner, CJCAT Immediate Past President The Unfunded Mandate Survey was created to help explain the cost of unfunded and underfunded mandates on […]
When counties make the headlines, it is sometimes due to actions that result from conflicts of interest in procurement, or the appearance of conflict. It is good practice to review the requirements in the Texas statutes related to conflict of interest and ensure that officials and employees of the county avoid violations of the statutes. […]
The Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) awarded more than $5 million in Improvement Grants to establish regional public defender offices serving nine counties, create specialized defender programs to help defendants with mental illness, and streamline attorney appointments. “This regional collaboration grant is a game-changer for our five Hill Country counties,” said Medina County Judge Chis […]
