District Clerk District clerks are called on to assure that the affairs of the district courts are maintained objectively with the full confidence of judicial authorities. Even though district courts are state offices, they have become an integral part of county government. The duties of the office are virtually all judicial and pertain to the district court. These duties are … [Read more...] about County Focus: District Clerk
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County Focus: County Clerk
County clerks perform various duties including serving as clerk of the county and Commissioners Courts and as the recorder of the county. In counties with populations less than 8,000, a combination county/district clerk may be elected unless the voters choose to elect separate offices. County clerks must be bonded prior to assuming office and must obtain an errors and omissions … [Read more...] about County Focus: County Clerk
Bexar County Courthouse – San Antonio
The original Bexar County Courthouse was designed by famed architect James Riely Gordon and completed in 1896. Last summer the county celebrated the completion of its $9.1 million restoration project funded by the Texas Historical Commission (THC) Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program, the Hidalgo Foundation of Bexar County, and other general funds. Restoration … [Read more...] about Bexar County Courthouse – San Antonio
A Glimpse in the Life of Starr County Judge Eloy Vera
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 Starr County Judge Eloy Vera for taking the time to visit with us. History: I ran for County Judge in the 1998 primary after … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Starr County Judge Eloy Vera
The County Government Revenue Stream
What We Can Learn From Our Friends in the Sunshine State By Julie Anderson Editor Consider the following visionary declarations taken directly from the websites of two of our nation’s counties: MISSION STATEMENT: The purpose of ______________ County government is to be responsive to citizens in providing an appropriate level of accessible … [Read more...] about The County Government Revenue Stream