College scholarships in the amounts of $1,500, $1,000, and $750 will be awarded to three high school seniors on April 22 during the Annual West Texas Conference in Abilene. The application deadline is April 1. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be a child, grandchild, or individual under the legal guardianship of a current West Texas County Judge or … [Read more...] about West Texas Association 2025 Scholarship Application
Miscellaneous
Back To School Basics – Discretionary Services Answers
Answers from the "Discretionary Services" quiz in the October 2022 issue of County Progress.
Please note on Law Enforcement: “Shall” creates a mandatory duty, while “may” creates a discretionary duty. While Article 5, Section 23 of the Texas Constitution creates the office of sheriff, it provides that the duties “shall be prescribed by the Legislature.” Although Chapter 85, Local Government Code authorizes the appointment of deputies by the sheriff, no statute … [Read more...] about Back To School Basics – Discretionary Services Answers
TDA Honors Historic Farms, Ranches
In a celebration of agriculture and family heritage, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller honored 58 farms and ranches spanning 38 Texas counties at the 44th Annual Family Land Heritage (FLH) ceremony conducted in the House Chamber at the Texas State Capitol last fall. Every year, the Texas Department of Agriculture recognizes Texas families who have kept their farms and … [Read more...] about TDA Honors Historic Farms, Ranches
Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum at Meetings of the County Commissioners Court
All Regular, Special, Emergency and Executive Session Meetings of the ____________ County Commissioners Court will be called and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code. Regular, Special and Emergency Meetings of the ____________ County Commissioners Court are open to the public and to representatives of the … [Read more...] about Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum at Meetings of the County Commissioners Court
Election Security Assessment
HAVA-Funded Program Allows for Comprehensive Review
“What you don’t know won’t hurt you” may work in some circumstances, but in other situations the consequences are not worth the risk. A related maxim came to mind when Chambers County Clerk Heather Hawthorne looked toward a review of the county’s election infrastructure. “The County Election Security Assessment (ESA) substantiated my initial thoughts of ‘I don’t … [Read more...] about Election Security Assessment