Miscellaneous

The number of cases filed in Texas criminal courts increases yearly, along with case backlogs and delinquent accounts receivable. Courts need relief from the different tedious jobs in their offices to allow time to work current cases and stop or slow the growth of uncollectible cases. With the use of collection services, justice of the peace courts have found a way to … [Read more...] about Justice of the Peace Delinquent Fees and Fines

Val Verde County, at one time considered the "Mohair Capital of the World," is one of the largest counties in the state and is located on the border with Mexico on the Rio Grande. If you are traveling north from Eagle Pass on U.S. Highway 277 or west on U.S. Highway 90 from San Antonio, you come upon the city of Del Rio, Val Verde County's largest community, and an oasis in … [Read more...] about Why STop In Val Verde County???

As this column is submitted, the legislative session is entering its final three weeks. Major issues remain unresolved. A final analysis of the work of this session will be presented in coming columns. However, a few county-related bills have been finally approved and sent to the Governor: H.B. 398 by Rep. Byron Cook and Sen. Nichols. Transfers responsibility for … [Read more...] about Final Days of Legislative Session

The Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Investment Advisory Committee approved $82.7 million for the year 2007 tobacco settlement distribution. According to the distribution report published by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), 160 counties received about $11.9 million in reimbursements. Under the terms of a historic settlement negotiated in the summer … [Read more...] about Counties Receive $11.9 Million in Tobacco Money

The Limestone County Courthouse was erected in 1924 in a Classical Revival style as designed by R. H. Stucky. The county capitol, fashioned of brick, tile, marble and concrete, is located in the county seat of Groesbeck. The first three courthouses were located in the original county seat of Springfield. County business was initially conducted in a 20 foot by 30 foot wooden … [Read more...] about Limestone County CourthouseCounty Seat: GroesbeckCounty Population: 22,763