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Commissioners Courts and the Texas Legislature

February 6, 2023 by Sarah L

     Barely a week after taking their oaths of office, a slate of newly elected officials joined their veteran counterparts in exercising the county’s role as partner to the State of Texas.       State Lawmakers will be asked to consider thousands of bills throughout the 88th Session of the Texas Legislature, and the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas will … [Read more...] about Commissioners Courts and the Texas Legislature

Early Session Legislative Update

February 3, 2023 by Julie Anderson

Early Session Legislative Update By CJCAT Senior General Counsel Jim Allison The 140-day Regular Session of the 88th Legislature has begun, and more than 2,500 bills have already been filed in the House and Senate. Senate Committee membership has been announced by the lieutenant governor, and House Committee appointments will be made shortly by the speaker of the House. … [Read more...] about Early Session Legislative Update

88th Texas Legislature

January 31, 2023 by Julie Anderson

Jan. Recap and How A Bill Becomes A Law

The Texas Legislature convened on Jan. 10. Effective Jan. 31, lawmakers have filed 1,996 House bills and 789 Senate bills. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appointed Senate Committees on Jan. 23. House Speaker Dade Phelan has not yet made House Committee appointments. As we await further action, how about a general refresher course on How A Bill Becomes a Law: Once a bill is … [Read more...] about 88th Texas Legislature

How A Bill Becomes Law – Senate Process

January 17, 2023 by Sarah L

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CJCAT Resolutions Lay Foundation for Legislative Platform  

January 16, 2023 by Sarah L

    On Oct. 5, 2022, the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT) unanimously passed a slate of resolutions covering crucial county issues including unfunded mandates, revenue caps, and local option revenue sources. Commissioners Court members from across the Lone Star State voted on each resolution during the Association’s Business Meeting.        “At … [Read more...] about CJCAT Resolutions Lay Foundation for Legislative Platform  

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Dates of Interest for the 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature

Official deadlines will be set when the House and Senate adopt their rules, but until then, the Texas Legislative Council Drafting Manual provides the following general calendar: 

Bill pre-filing began:  Nov. 14, 2022 

1st day of session:  Jan. 10, 2023 

60-day bill filing deadline:  March 10, 2023  

Adjournment sine die:  May 29, 2023 

Post-session 20-day deadline for governor to sign or veto:  June 18, 2023 

Effective date (91st day after adjournment):  Aug. 28, 2023

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Resolutions

Unfunded Mandate Resolution

The latest resolutions passed by the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas and the three Regional Associations are available at the links below.

County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Resolutions 2022

North & East Texas Resolutions 2022

South Texas Resolutions 2022

West Texas Resolutions 2022

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