Texas County Progress

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

Road & Bridge

County Roads 101

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County Progress is regularly asked for information on the varied county road systems. The text below provides a simple explanation of each system and the related Commissioners Court responsibilities, along with important information on statutorily required road reports.

The Basics      A county road is a public road that has been accepted for maintenance by the Commissioners Court pursuant to the standards set by the Commissioners Court. These roads are located in the unincorporated areas of the county. There are many roads within the county that are not county-maintained roads including: private roads constructed in private … [Read more...] about County Roads 101

Ector County Judge to Lead Freight Plan Committee

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       As a 37-year resident of Odessa and now Ector County’s chief administrative officer, County Judge Debi Hays is proud of the contribution the Permian Basin makes not only to the Lone Star State, but to the nation. In fact, she has the statistics at her fingertips: “The Permian Basin is the epicenter of energy production in Texas and serves a critical role in literally … [Read more...] about Ector County Judge to Lead Freight Plan Committee

Trucks: How Heavy is Too Heavy?

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Winkler County Commissioner Hope Fernandez Williams

Editor’s Note: Winkler County Commissioner Hope Fernandez Williams is communicating with her constituents via a column in her local newspaper titled “Your County Corner.” Our thanks to Commissioner Williams for sharing her latest column with our readers. There is a bill floating around Austin in need of a sponsor. This bill has been written by lawyers on behalf of an oil and … [Read more...] about Trucks: How Heavy is Too Heavy?

Brighter in Bee County

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Lighting Project Enhances Safety, Security By Bee County Commissioner Dennis DeWitt   Light: to illuminate the dark. Sounds simple, but in rural areas of many counties in Texas there is no artificial light at night. In rural unincorporated areas, a light is a beacon in the night. As County Commissioners in South Texas’ Bee County, Commissioner Ken Haggard and I were … [Read more...] about Brighter in Bee County

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