Miscellaneous

The Val Verde County Courthouse, the county's one and only temple of justice, is an 1887 design by Larmour & Watson. The existing metal roof with central dome is a 1915 alteration to the original Second Empire style. The limestone masonry building has many classical details including triangular pediments and dentils. Restoration completed several years ago included the cleaning … [Read more...] about Val Verde County CourthouseCounty Seat: Del RioCounty Population (45,903)

As this article is being written, the 80th Legislative Session has reached the deadline for filing bills. This signals an increased tempo in committee hearings and floor actions. Between the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas and the Texas Association of Counties, there are several opportunities to monitor important legislation. We provide legislative … [Read more...] about Legislative Session Progress

When Stan Egger attended the first meeting of the Indigent Health Care Advisory Committee, he thought he might need a little health care himself. The initial use of terminology such as "statewide regionalization" and "100 percent poverty level" left the Taylor County commissioner feeling a little weak. "At first, I thought I was about to have a heart attack," Egger joked. … [Read more...] about Indigent Health CareAdvisory Committee Releases Final Recommendations

A law passed by the First Called Special Session of the 69th Legislature in 1985 defines who is indigent; assigns responsibilities for indigent health care; identifies health care services eligible people can receive; and establishes a state fund to match expenditures for counties that exceed certain spending levels and meet state requirements. The law is intended to ensure … [Read more...] about Tom Green County Indigent Health Care

The 2007 National County Government Week theme is "Protecting the Environment." Counties can show their residents the many ways they work to protect and enhance the health, welfare and safety of citizens in sensible and cost-effective ways. In the activities they plan, counties can present how they encourage energy-efficient commercial development, use fuel-efficient vehicles, … [Read more...] about Get Ready to Celebrate!National County Government Week