Texas County Progress

The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas

Miscellaneous

Leadership Academy Opens Enrollment

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The Commissioners Court Leadership Academy is now accepting enrollment applications. The Academy, a two-year advanced leadership development program for commissioners court members, is sponsored by Texas Cooperative Extension's V.G. Young Institute of County Government. The Academy graduated its inaugural class in August 2006. "The first Academy class was a great success, … [Read more...] about Leadership Academy Opens Enrollment

Texas Recycles Day 2006

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Whether it's at home, work, school, or somewhere in between, everyone can take the steps to reduce waste, save landfill space, and secure a clean and beautiful future! Join the thousands of Texans who make recycling a part of their lives by participating in Texas Recycles Day on Nov. 15, 2006. Texas Recycles Day (TRD) is a statewide campaign held annually to raise public … [Read more...] about Texas Recycles Day 2006

Fine and Fee CollectionLegislation Mandates Proactive Programs

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Counties with populations of 50,000 or more will be asked a series of key questions regarding their collection efforts, thanks to the 79th Legislature's Senate Bill 1863. Article 10 of this bill applies to 54 counties, requiring them to develop and implement a program to collect court costs, fees and fines imposed in criminal cases to include district, county and justice … [Read more...] about Fine and Fee CollectionLegislation Mandates Proactive Programs

Random Drug Testing: A Sure Meth

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You might be surprised how easy it could be to put a "fix" on the methamphetamine problem that our country is now facing. I recently attended an educational conference for county judges and commissioners in College Station. One of the classes presented concerned county costs associated with illegal drugs. The speaker that day was Mr. Scott Burns, an official from the White … [Read more...] about Random Drug Testing: A Sure Meth