Some 135 freshly sworn-in members of Commissioners Court convened in Austin Jan. 8-11 for the Seminar for Newly Elected County Judges & Commissioners, where they earned 20.5 hours of continuing education credit. The conference, sponsored by the LBJ School of Public Affairs and Texas Association of Counties, took a two-pronged educational approach providing newly elected … [Read more...] about New Officials: Highlights from LBJ School – Austin
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Comptroller Reports: First Installment Addresses Property Tax
Texas Comptroller Susan Combs recently released the final report in the “Texas, It’s Your Money” series titled Your Money and Pension Obligations. Combs also announced recommendations aimed at improving government transparency for legislative leadership to consider in the upcoming session. This latest report provides a detailed look at state and local pension programs, while … [Read more...] about Comptroller Reports: First Installment Addresses Property Tax
Real County Centennial Countdown
April 2012-April 2013 As part of our Real County Centennial Countdown, each month County Progress will check in with the Real County Centennial Steering Committee. This month we join a sneak preview of the Mohair Fashion Show, which will be staged by Dolores Unique Designs of Camp Wood, Texas, at the big Real County birthday bash on April 6. When Dolores Vernor, a native … [Read more...] about Real County Centennial Countdown
52 Things You Gotta Do – Continued
Our October issue featured a dozen magnificent stops, and we continue on in November with another must-see set. 27. Catch The Spirit of Colonel Charles Goodnight Talk about titles! Because this legendary figure of the American West just happened to have established the 1st permanent cattle-raising operation in the Texas Panhandle in 1876, and because that JA Ranch is … [Read more...] about 52 Things You Gotta Do – Continued
State Judge & Commissioners Annual Conference Report
[portfolio_slideshow] Highlights From San Marcos The County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas makes for a good audience. Generally speaking, we listen attentively, ask questions respectfully, and thank our panels politely. But every now and then we interrupt – with applause, that is. Speakers at the 90th Annual County Judges and Commissioners … [Read more...] about State Judge & Commissioners Annual Conference Report