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

Courthouse Preservation

Callahan County Courthouse Restoration

February 5, 2024 by Julie Anderson

Public Education Plays Key Role in Project Progression

By Julie Anderson
Editor

When it came to informing the community about the Callahan County Courthouse restoration, county leaders used a variety of methods including public meetings, PowerPoint presentations, videos, social media posts, and a dedicated booklet. In fact, the Courthouse Timeline published in the booklet, “We the People,” offers a glimpse into the county’s continual efforts to keep the … [Read more...] about Callahan County Courthouse Restoration

THC Courthouse Preservation Grant Applications Open February 2024

October 16, 2023 by Sarah L

$45 Million Appropriated, Grant Cap Raised to $10 Million

     The Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) award-winning Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) will open its next grant cycle in February, but now is the time for county and city governments to confirm their grant program eligibility and take note of important deadlines leading up to the grant application deadline.          Counties or cities that own a … [Read more...] about THC Courthouse Preservation Grant Applications Open February 2024

Nine Counties Receive $20 Million in Courthouse Restoration Grants

September 1, 2020 by Sarah L

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) announced grant recipients for Round XI of the nationally recognized Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) during its June meeting. The THC awarded matching grants totaling $20,038,121 to nine counties to aid in preservation of their historic courthouses, including three grants for full restorations. Callahan, Mason, … [Read more...] about Nine Counties Receive $20 Million in Courthouse Restoration Grants

Courthouse Conversation

January 20, 2020 by Sarah L

County Judges Share Experiences with State Courthouse Grant Program

You may have heard about the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program, the Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) award-winning matching grants program that helps counties restore historic courthouses. But we wanted you to hear directly from participants. Recently, we asked County Judges from across the state to provide honest feedback about what it was like to fully restore … [Read more...] about Courthouse Conversation

Lawmakers Earmark $25 Million for Courthouse Preservation Program

September 16, 2019 by Sarah L

     Preservation of Texas’ historic county courthouses fared well in the 86th Legislative Session. The $25 million appropriation for the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) Round XI grant cycle was the largest in 12 years.       In addition, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 496 by Sen. Charles Perry and Rep. Andrew Murr. The bill amends … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Earmark $25 Million for Courthouse Preservation Program

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