Chambers County was carved out of Jefferson and Liberty counties and named in honor of Thomas Jefferson Chambers, the first and only superior judge of Texas before the revolution. The county held its first court session underneath a peach tree in Wallisville, the initial county seat. Commissioners Court moved inside when a frame building was erected in 1859. The structure … [Read more...] about Chambers County Courthouse
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North & East Texas Annual Conference
July 15-18, Kyle Field - Brazos County
When it comes to this year’s conference theme, Build What Matters, the early bird session on July 15 could not be a better fit. Designed to provide an in-depth and concentrated learning experience on the budget, this four-hour training, free of charge, will include calendars, grant considerations, and adoption procedures. Registration for the budget workshop is separate from … [Read more...] about North & East Texas Annual Conference
Cybersecurity Training
KEY QUESTION: Are county employees and elected and appointed officials required by law to complete cybersecurity training? MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Information Resources Act, Government Code, Chapter 2054, New Section 2054.5191 TALKING POINTS: House Bill 3834 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature required certain local government employees and elected officials to … [Read more...] about Cybersecurity Training
Calhoun County Lands Cutting-Edge Nuclear Project
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
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