As hundreds of new and returning county officials take the oath of office this month, dozens of issues wait to be tackled including local, state and national concerns. When it comes to addressing the wide spectrum of topics, the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas is a valuable resource. The purpose of the statewide organization is to promote the interests … [Read more...] about County Judges and Commissioners Association of TexasPromoting, Protecting Effective Local Government
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Texas Conference of Urban Counties
The Texas Conference of Urban Counties (Urban Counties) is a non-profit organization composed of 34 member counties representing nearly 80 percent of the population of Texas. The Urban Counties supports and coordinates communications among member counties, studies policies and programs of the state of Texas that affect urban counties, advocates county issues, primarily at the … [Read more...] about Texas Conference of Urban Counties
Texas Association of CountiesCommitted to Helping Counties
In the checks-and-balances structure of county government, it is not uncommon for officials in the courthouse family to disagree on the best methods of serving the taxpayers who show up at the counter or courtroom for service. State laws are structured to make sure that in many cases, one office is expected to interact with … [Read more...] about Texas Association of CountiesCommitted to Helping Counties
V.G. Young Institute of County Government
The V.G. Young Institute of County Government (Institute) is a part of Texas Cooperative Extension and The Texas A&M University System. Located in College Station, the Institute works to meet the educational needs of county officials and the public by anticipating, identifying, and addressing the challenges and opportunities faced by Texas county government. The Institute … [Read more...] about V.G. Young Institute of County Government