The Texas Legislature meets in Regular Session for 140 days in odd-numbered years. During the even-numbered years, the committees of the Senate and House of Representatives conduct hearings, prepare reports, and draft legislation on issues assigned by the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house. Although many other subjects will be addressed in the 8,000 bills introduced … Continue Reading about Texas Legislature – 2026 Interim Study Charges
Leadership Beyond the Courthouse
Leadership Beyond the Courthouse
*** Click here for the audio version.*** County government is often associated with budgets, roads, elections, and public safety. While these responsibilities are … Continue Reading about Leadership Beyond the Courthouse
Simex ART 1000: Asphalt Repair Technology
Regenerate Asphalt. Restore Roads. Reduce Costs.
The Simex ART 1000 is a patented asphalt regeneration attachment engineered to restore deteriorated road surfaces by reusing 100% of the existing asphalt directly … Continue Reading about Simex ART 1000: Asphalt Repair Technology
South Texas Annual Conference
Saddle Up And Lead
*** Click here for the audio version.*** Keynote speaker Clint Swindall kicked off the 92nd Annual South Texas Conference with a leadership challenge: Elevate the … Continue Reading about South Texas Annual Conference
AgriLife Extension Opens Texas 4-H Headquarters
The largest youth development program in the nation has a new home. On April 30, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service opened the first-ever permanent Texas 4-H … Continue Reading about AgriLife Extension Opens Texas 4-H Headquarters
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Regulating Traffic on County Roads
KEY QUESTION: Can Commissioners Courts regulate traffic on county roads? MAIN REFERENCE POINTS: Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 541-Chapter 545, Title 7, Subtitle C, “Rules of the Road,” also known as … Continue Reading about Regulating Traffic on County Roads
Resolution Spotlight: Optional County Road and Bridge Fee
*** Click here for the audio version.*** 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 to … Continue Reading about Resolution Spotlight: Optional County Road and Bridge Fee