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Texas County Progress

Texas County Progress

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

Officially Speaking

Dallas County: Where 1915 Meets the Future

November 11, 2024 by Julie Anderson

By Elba Garcia
Dallas County Commissioner
Guest Columnist

Dallas County is reaping the rewards of a nearly decade-long undertaking that preserved more than 100 years of history, from the courtroom that hosted the trial of one of the most notorious assassins to the death-row location that held public executions. Preservation Dallas honored Dallas County with the 2024 Preservation Achievement Award for the renovation of the Records … [Read more...] about Dallas County: Where 1915 Meets the Future

A Call for Continued Leadership

July 1, 2021 by Sarah L

The 87th Legislature was as we expected it to be. Participation from not only Judges and Commissioners, but sheriffs, treasurers, other elected officials, and association representatives helped us to stay engaged in order to have our voices heard. All of us together challenged those who wished to silence us. Even the legislators themselves, though some may not publicly … [Read more...] about A Call for Continued Leadership

Sincere Listening

March 15, 2021 by Sarah L

Lessons Learned From a Dusty Road and an Apricot Branch

Welcome to a new year, and if you’re new to office or renewed to office, this is local government and we are family, so welcome to the family. We are glad you joined us! When asked to submit this little article, I struggled with what the topic should be. So many different folks read this publication. Different officials in different offices doing different things, but … [Read more...] about Sincere Listening

Protect Our Associations

December 23, 2019 by Sarah L

I would like to share with all of you a great concern, and hopefully a solution. The 86th Legislative Session was an eye-opener with a new vision of local control that is just not acceptable. No matter how long you have been in office, now is the time to reach out to your state representatives and local senators. Do not be intimidated, for the same people who elected you … [Read more...] about Protect Our Associations

The Learning Never Stops

September 11, 2018 by Sarah L

Editor’s Note: Throughout the year, County Progress has been inviting our retiring officials to reflect on their time in office and share words of wisdom with their fellow Judges and Commissioners. We wish all of these dedicated public servants the best as they finish out their final term. By Retiring Jack County Judge Mitchell Davenport Through the years of my life at the … [Read more...] about The Learning Never Stops

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