During a conference presentation in Vietnam last year, a representative of the World Nuclear Association in London was describing small modular reactor (SMR) development when he paused, recalled Kenneth Lee Peddicord, Ph.D., P.E., who attended the conference. SMRs are advanced nuclear reactors, as defined by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). “As the speaker … [Read more...] about Calhoun County Lands Cutting-Edge Nuclear Project
Feature Story
Nepotism
Can Commissioners Court members appoint or hire relatives or conduct county business with relatives? REFERENCE POINTS: Texas Government Code Chapter 573, Nepotism Statute Local Government Code Chapter 171 and Section 81.002 NEPOTISM TALKING POINTS: A member of Commissioners Court may not appoint, confirm the appointment of, or vote for the appointment or … [Read more...] about Nepotism
Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum
Now that we’re kicking off the different Regional and State Conferences, have you stopped to check your transcripts and compare them with the curriculums offered? How many credits are you away from the bragging rights of the Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum Certification? Pursuing that certification is a great way to ensure a diverse learning experience over a greater … [Read more...] about Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum
County Weight Enforcement
The Rolling Stones offered the following advice: “You can’t always get what you want, but you just might get what you need.” A recent Opinion from the Attorney General provides insight into the authority of county officers to enforce weight limitations on state highways and county roads. In AG Opinion KP-0458 (2024), Attorney General Ken Paxton held that a deputy sheriff … [Read more...] about County Weight Enforcement
Fine and Fee Collection
Bastrop County Streamlines Program, Sets Stage for Client Success
Officials were not surprised when the Bastrop County Collections & Compliance Department earned a statewide honor for its fine and fee collection. Department Director Maridel Borrego accepted the Governmental Collectors Association of Texas 2023 Collections Program of the Year Award on behalf of her staff during the association’s annual conference last fall. “Maridel … [Read more...] about Fine and Fee Collection