Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
On Aug. 23, 2017, hundreds of county officials gathered in Austin for a legislative conference. That same day, Gov. Greg Abbott pre-emptively declared a State of Disaster in 30 Texas counties “in anticipation of Tropical Depression Harvey making landfall in the Gulf Coast region.” Two days later, Harvey had morphed into a daunting hurricane, and Abbott “urged all Texans to … [Read more...] about Aransas County Celebrates New Courthouse
Following 25-plus years of planning and effort, Taylor County celebrated its restored historic courthouse in a rededication ceremony. “It’s taken five County Judges, eight different Commissioners, and a great team from the Taylor County family to get us this close to completion,” shared Taylor County Commissioner Chuck Statler. The goal of the restoration project was … [Read more...] about Taylor County Historic Courthouse Restoration
The Tyler County Courthouse was built in 1891 in an Italian Renaissance style. In 1935, the county launched a remodeling project with Works Progress Administration funds, as explained by the Tyler County Heritage Society. Efforts to modernize the building resulted in the removal of its more "high style" elements and the construction of a rear addition. However, … [Read more...] about Tyler County Courthouse
Scurry County has been home to two county capitols. The current temple of justice was completed in 1911 in a Texas Renaissance style as designed by Lang & Witchell. The original tower was removed during a remodeling project in 1950. Further changes were made in 1972, essentially burying the 1911 building in granite and giving the courthouse a Modern appearance. The … [Read more...] about Scurry County Courthouse
The Wharton County Courthouse was built in 1889 in a Second Empire style as designed by noted Texas architect Eugene Thomas Heiner. The county capitol was rededicated in 2007 following a restoration project that included the demolition of the 1940s additions that had surrounded the building. The renewed exterior resulted in a replicated pressed metal shingle roof and a clock … [Read more...] about Wharton County Courthouse
