Counties continue to face ever-increasing challenges in providing road networks that meet the transportation needs of commerce and industry while maintaining a reliable and safe system for their county residents. Many of these county roads handle traffic volumes and gross weights in excess of some of the highways maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation … Continue Reading about Texas County Road Maintenance: Survey Report
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Resolution Spotlight: Optional County Road and Bridge Fee
According to Texas Transportation Code Section 502.401, Subchapter H, Optional Fees, “The Commissioners Court of a county by order may impose an additional fee, not … Continue Reading about Resolution Spotlight: Optional County Road and Bridge Fee
89th Texas Legislature
CJCAT County Impact Analysis
The Regular Session of the 89th Texas Legislature began with a $24 billion surplus and high hopes for action on several important issues. County priorities included … Continue Reading about 89th Texas Legislature
Victoria County Courthouse
Victoria County has been home to four courthouses, if you count the hand-hewn log church used by the first Commissioners Court in 1837. According to June Rayfield … Continue Reading about Victoria County Courthouse
Cybersecurity Training
KEY QUESTION: Are county employees and elected and appointed officials required by law to complete cybersecurity training? MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Information … Continue Reading about Cybersecurity Training
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Wise County Artificial Intelligence Exploratory Program
In late January, the Wise County Commissioners Court launched a nine-month pilot program to help officials determine how Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be used to benefit county government. “Our progress to … Continue Reading about Wise County Artificial Intelligence Exploratory Program
Resolution Spotlight: County Homestead Exemption
The Resolutions adopted by the members of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT) at the Annual Conference originate among members of Commissioners Courts and serve as the CJCAT Legislative … Continue Reading about Resolution Spotlight: County Homestead Exemption