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The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas

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Win Some, Lose Some, Some Get Rained Out

June 10, 2025 by Julie Anderson

By Jim Allison
CJCAT General Counsel

The old baseball expression “win some, lose some, some get rained out” is applicable to the legislative process. This column is submitted at the close of the 89th Regular Session but prior to the veto deadline by Gov. Greg Abbott. However, it is clear that counties have registered some successes and some losses, and some issues are postponed until the next session. Each … [Read more...] about Win Some, Lose Some, Some Get Rained Out

The Slippery Slope

June 10, 2025 by Julie Anderson

By Jim Allison
CJCAT General Counsel

In an earlier column, we warned that the foundational principles of county government were eroding. Local decision-making/local control were once basic tenets endorsed by the state leadership. Support for these tenets has slipped significantly, especially in the Texas Senate. As special interests have pumped millions of dollars into legislative races, many supportive … [Read more...] about The Slippery Slope

The Deadliest Duo: Unfunded Mandates and Revenue Caps

May 2, 2025 by Julie Anderson

By Jim Allison
CJCAT General Counsel

Our constitutional system creates three separate branches within the federal, state, and local governments. Each branch has duties and responsibilities. The legislative branch is responsible for adopting laws via the legislature and funding the government. The executive branch is responsible for administering the laws. The judicial branch interprets the laws and ensures that … [Read more...] about The Deadliest Duo: Unfunded Mandates and Revenue Caps

Significant Legislative Activity

March 17, 2025 by Julie Anderson

By Jim Allison
CJCAT General Counsel

With a total of 8,898 bills and joint resolutions filed, the legislative session will definitely include numerous bills with significant effect on counties. Bills often undergo major changes as they progress through the committee and floor process. To receive timely updates, please monitor the Texas Association of Counties listserv. Under Section 5, Article III, Texas … [Read more...] about Significant Legislative Activity

Significant Legislation – 89th Texas Legislature

March 7, 2025 by Julie Anderson

By Jim Allison
CJCAT General Counsel

With over 5,000 bills currently filed, the legislative session will definitely include numerous bills with significant effect on counties. Bills often undergo major changes as they progress through the committee and floor process. To receive timely updates on significant bills, please monitor the Texas Association of Counties listserv. Under Section 5, Article III, Texas … [Read more...] about Significant Legislation – 89th Texas Legislature

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