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Rebirth of Senate Bill 29 and its Proposal to Silence Local Officials

December 21, 2020 by County Progress

Misleading the public with the message that tax dollars are being wasted on associations and the hiring of legal representation.

Some legislators and private interest lobbyists are going to attempt to pass laws to silence local officials during the next session. Most of our large cities hire lobbyists to keep them informed on the effects of proposed bills on local decision-making. Our counties and smaller cities are represented by nonprofit associations and are being caught […]

Filed Under: Feature Story, Guest Tagged With: Johnson County, SB 29

Emergency Service Districts are Essential for Texans’ Safety

October 26, 2020 by County Progress

Most people know that when there is a fire or medical emergency – or a global pandemic – first responders help keep us safe. What may be surprising for many Texans is that many of these first responders are there because of a local emergency services district, or ESD. As we navigate current economic challenges […]

Filed Under: Emergency Response, Feature Story, Guest Tagged With: emergency service districts, Emergency Services, SAFE-D

A Bridge Too Far

September 21, 2020 by County Progress

County Progress Magazine is a great resource providing many topics relative to county government. Each month there are interesting and informative articles. On occasion they provide articles written by engineers or seasoned officials addressing county road maintenance and construction. I would be hard pressed to try and better their skilled methods or proven practices. I do, however, wish to […]

Filed Under: Feature Story, Guest, Road & Bridge Tagged With: Cass County, North & East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association, Road & Bridge, taxes

Williamson County Judges Innovate Virtual Justice During Pandemic

May 7, 2020 by County Progress

The public health emergency caused by COVID-19 has impacted daily life across the country and around the world, including essential government operations like our justice system. In Williamson County, our justice system responded to the coronavirus through innovation, ingenuity, and a commitment to service. The courts in Williamson County have long embraced technology, but the […]

Filed Under: County Focus, Emergency Response, Feature Story, Guest, Online Exclusive Tagged With: Coronavirus, Court of Criminal Appeals, Court-at-Law Judge, COVID-19, District Court, jail, Office of Court Administration, Texas Supreme Court, virtual justice, Williamson County

The Value of Servant Leadership

July 15, 2019 by County Progress

     Greetings from Cherokee County. It is a humbling honor to have been elected and to be trusted to serve as the new secretary/treasurer for the North & East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association. I look forward to the knowledge I will gain from the opportunity to work with Polk County Judge Sydney Brown […]

Filed Under: Guest Tagged With: leadership

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