How Can We Make County Roads Last Longer? County Progress tapped into the know-how of some of the state’s leading road experts headquartered at the University of Texas at Arlington. Question: What are the keys to building long-lasting roads? Answer: Eldon McCurley and Bruce Eliker, Instructors, University of Texas at Arlington’s UTA Public Works Institute … [Read more...] about Ask the Expert: How Can We Make County Roads Last Longer?
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County Roads 101
By Julie Anderson, Editor County Progress is regularly asked for information on the varied county road systems. The text below provides a simple explanation of each system and the related Commissioners Court responsibilities, along with important information on statutorily required road reports. The Basics A county road is a public road that has been … [Read more...] about County Roads 101
157 Counties Receive $5.3 Million in Tobacco Money
The Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Investment Advisory Committee (the Committee) approved $46.8 million for the year 2016 tobacco settlement distribution. According to the distribution report published by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), 157 counties received approximately $5.3 million in reimbursements during the month of April. Last year, 160 … [Read more...] about 157 Counties Receive $5.3 Million in Tobacco Money
HALT System Bexar County Installs Additional Sites
Photo at right: Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff discusses the HALT system upon the completion of the first 52 locations in January 2013. This particular spot on Shepherd Road in Southwest Bexar County is where a flooding death occurred in 2007. How HALT Works Bexar County’s HALT System – High water Alert Lifesaving Technology – is a tool to warn drivers when … [Read more...] about HALT System Bexar County Installs Additional Sites
Local Government Solutions
One-button E-Filing – Fully Integrated E-Filing In January 2014, Texas became the nation’s largest state to implement a mandatory electronic court E-Filing system aimed at digitizing court filings. In just over two and one-half years, the landscape of Texas court filing has changed dramatically. In the days following the announcement of the mandate, an LGS … [Read more...] about Local Government Solutions