Cooperation, Communication Pay Off By Julie Anderson Editor As collections manager, Robert Briones practices hands-on leadership. “I believe being involved on a daily basis with processing applications, sending out notices, and making phone calls to collect alongside the staff strengthens the office,” Briones maintained. “I have the full support of the staff … [Read more...] about Delinquent Fine and Fee Collection
Feature Story
Writing the State Budget: 85th Legislature
The following are excerpts taken from The House Research Organization Focus Report No. 83-5 released in February 2017. To view the report in full, go to http://www.hro.house.state.tx.us/pdf/focus/writing85.pdf. Writing a two-year budget is one of the Texas Legislature’s main tasks. During the 2017 regular session, the 85th Legislature will consider a budget for … [Read more...] about Writing the State Budget: 85th Legislature
Courthouse Trails: Guadalupe County Courthouse – Seguin
The 1935 Guadalupe County Courthouse reopened for business in November 2016 following a $5 million renovation project, which was paid for with county reserve funds and came in under budget. ThornGraves served as the renovation project architect, with the Koehler Company, a local business, as the general contractor. The county courthouse was originally designed by L.W. … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails: Guadalupe County Courthouse – Seguin
Val Verde County Budget Drivers
Goals, Mission Statements Serve as Guideposts By Julie Anderson Editor Legal document…approved expenditures…statement of revenue…expenses and fund balances While these technical definitions of the county budget are certainly valid, the budget document embodies much more to Commissioners Courts and the constituents they serve. The facts and figures in the … [Read more...] about Val Verde County Budget Drivers
Resolutions for Local Consideration
Opposition to Senate Bill 2 and Revenue Caps WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has previously considered and rejected proposals for additional revenue caps on counties; and WHEREAS, 60 percent of the average taxpayer’s property tax burden is due to school taxes while only 14 percent is due to county taxes; and WHEREAS, revenue caps would diminish local control and tie the … [Read more...] about Resolutions for Local Consideration