County Judges and Commissioners from across the Lone Star State are invited to San Marcos Oct. 21-24 for the 102nd Annual Conference of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas. The V.G. Young Institute of County Government, a part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, will serve as the education co-sponsor of the conference, hosted by the Hays County … [Read more...] about CJCAT Annual State Conference
Feature Story
Regulating Traffic on County Roads
KEY QUESTION: Can Commissioners Courts regulate traffic on county roads? MAIN REFERENCE POINTS: Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 541-Chapter 545, Title 7, Subtitle C, “Rules of the Road,” also known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 251, Subchapter E, part of the County Road and Bridge Act TALKING POINTS: … [Read more...] about Regulating Traffic on County Roads
2024 House Interim Committee Charges
Speaker of the House Dade Phelan has assigned interim charges for study by the committees of the House of Representatives. The entire 24 pages of charges are available at www.house.texas.gov. The County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas will monitor the hearings and recommendations of each House committee on these charges. Items affecting counties include the … [Read more...] about 2024 House Interim Committee Charges
Glimpse in the Life of a Texas County Judge
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 Henderson County Judge Wade McKinney for taking the time to visit with us. YOUR HISTORY: I am 54 years old. My family includes my … [Read more...] about Glimpse in the Life of a Texas County Judge
Protecting Public Health
*** Johnson County Investigates Toxic Chemical Spread, Calls for Immediate Change in Biosolids Application, Regulation *** The sun had already set, and Larry Woolley was at home in Cleburne on this winter night in December 2023. Having served as a Johnson County Commissioner since 2015, Woolley had already experienced the 24/7 nature of the job. So, when the phone rang … [Read more...] about Protecting Public Health