West Texas County Judges and Commissioners, As the economy has become a daily topic in most of our lives, we know that costs, especially in education, change daily also. With that thought in mind; the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association is now accepting applications for the awarding of scholarships for children or grandchildren of current County Judges … [Read more...] about West Texas Association 2024 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