Motivational speaker Jim Whitt of Purpose Unlimited will speak on Transforming Your World during the Opening Session of the 2022 North & East Association Conference in Denton. Conference classes will take place July 11-14 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center. Back again this year, the Association will offer early bird sessions on Monday morning, July … [Read more...] about North & East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Annual Conference
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KEY CONCEPT: Cybersecurity
KEY QUESTION: Are county employees and elected and appointed officials required by law to complete cybersecurity training? MAIN REFERENCE POINTS: Government Code, Chapter 2054, Section 2054.5191 Government Code, Chapter 772, Section 772.012 TALKING POINTS: House Bill 3834 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature required certain local government employees … [Read more...] about KEY CONCEPT: Cybersecurity
87th Texas Legislature – Lawmakers Address Uncollectible Fees/Fines, Jail Credits
While no sweeping collections changes were put into place, uncollectable fines and fees and jail credits were addressed by the 87th Texas Legislature, along with a bill that corrected unintended consequences from past collections-related legislation. Senate Bill 346 passed in 2019 presented several challenges, observed Jim Lehman, former collection program manager for the … [Read more...] about 87th Texas Legislature – Lawmakers Address Uncollectible Fees/Fines, Jail Credits
Century of Service: A Glimpse into the 1990s
In October 2022, 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 … [Read more...] about Century of Service: A Glimpse into the 1990s
88th Annual South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference
June 13 - June 16 * Nueces County
The South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association members will convene in Nueces County June 13-June 16 for their 88th Annual Conference. This year’s education lineup includes an early bird session titled American Rescue Plan Act from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Monday, June 13. Meeting Location, Host Hotel Conference activities will take place at the … [Read more...] about 88th Annual South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference