Upon taking their oaths of office, a slate of newly elected officials will join their veteran colleagues in a state-county partnership designed by the Texas Constitution. The March issue of County Progress Magazine will be dedicated to the newest members of Commissioners Court and will feature our special County Government 101 Section. Since Texas Legislature will already be in … [Read more...] about 89th Texas Legislature
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Comptroller Releases 2024-25 Biennial Revenue Estimate
Some $194.57 Billion Available For General Spending
In late October 2023, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar (the Comptroller) announced the release of the Biennial Revenue Estimate, or the Certification Revenue Estimate (CRE), for the fiscal 2024-25 biennium. Before each regular legislative session, the Comptroller's office issues a Biennial Revenue Estimate (BRE) that estimates how much revenue will be available for spending in … [Read more...] about Comptroller Releases 2024-25 Biennial Revenue Estimate
Legislative Alert May 26, 2023
Commissioners Court Members: The Regular Session enters its final weekend with several important issues remaining, including property tax relief and school vouchers. While the deadline for consideration of individual bills has passed, conference committees continue to meet to resolve differences in the House and Senate versions. Additionally, the House of Representatives is … [Read more...] about Legislative Alert May 26, 2023
Subdivision Regulations: UPDATE
UPDATE: Commissioners Court Members: Rep. Terry Wilson has informed us that he has secured a commitment that the Senate amendments to H.B. 3697 will be removed in the Conference Committee Report. The final version will not repeal county authority to protect the public interest and regulate lot sizes and density. Thank you for your efforts, Jim Allison. EMERGENCY ALERT: … [Read more...] about Subdivision Regulations: UPDATE
Emergency Alert May 22: Subdivision Regulation Authority
Commissioners Court Members: S.B. 2037 will eliminate the ability of counties to enforce subdivision regulations concerning “minimum lot sizes, lot dimensions, lot frontages, lot setbacks, or other components of lot density” severely reducing current authority and encouraging shoddy development. S.B. 2037 is set on the House floor today; please call your state representative … [Read more...] about Emergency Alert May 22: Subdivision Regulation Authority