Tax assessor-collectors have worked diligently throughout the years to be a trusted resource for lawmakers as they consider new legislation. As the role of tax assessor-collectors is unique, they are qualified to offer their expertise on a multitude of issues, always with the goal of highlighting the impact certain legislation will have on their […]
Second Special Session Report
After failing to pass any legislation in the First Called Session due to a lack of a quorum in the House of Representatives, the Second Called Session sent 14 bills and one constitutional amendment to Gov. Greg Abbott. Some of these bills will have a significant effect on counties. S.B. 6 by Sen. […]
Regular Session Report
Despite delays and disruptions from COVID-19 and the winter storm, there were 7,148 bills and constitutional amendments introduced during the 87th Regular Legislative Session. When the session concluded, 1,081 bills were sent to the governor, and he vetoed 21 of them, including the entire appropriation for the legislature. As expected, thousands of these bills affected […]
87th Texas Legislature: Special Session
Editor’s Note: Gov. Greg Abbott will be calling a special session to address redistricting and any other agenda items he chooses to include. The following Q&A is available in the Legislative Reference Library, https://lrl.texas.gov/sessions/specialSessions/FAQ.cfm. Frequently asked questions about special sessions Does the Governor have to wait 20 days after the end of the regular session […]
87th Texas Legislature: CJCAT at the Capitol
As defined in the Constitution of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas, “It shall be the purpose of this Association to create a greater interest in county government and to unite its members to promote better business methods in county government, and to foster the general welfare of county government throughout all counties […]
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