Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
“You’re going to have to start earlier and inform other departments. This is not a Commissioners Court problem. This is a county problem.” CJCAT General Counsel Jim Allison The new requirements resulting from Senate Bill 2 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature have compressed budget-related deadlines and will require careful coordination and systematic … [Read more...] about County Budget Preparation Under Senate Bill 2
What is County Government? In the State of Texas, county government is a unit of state government often referred to as “an arm of the state.” However, county government also acts as a unit of local government. Consequently, county governments in Texas perform two basic functions: Carry out administrative and judicial responsibilities for the State of Texas. Carry out … [Read more...] about What You Wish Your Constituents Knew About County Government, the County Budget, and the Property Tax
On March 13th, the Grimes County Commissioners Court voted to officially approve the Fiscal Year 2020 Grimes County Budget Calendar. Acting on a suggestion made at training for new officials in January, County Judge Joe Fauth III brought the comprehensive, color-coded calendar to court. “The budget process is extremely important because we are charged with spending the … [Read more...] about County Budget Calendar Guides Complex Process 2019
Calendar, Vision Help Guide Lengthy Process Legal document…approved expenditures…statement of revenue…expenses and fund balances… While these technical definitions of the county budget are certainly valid, the budget document often embodies much more to Commissioners Courts and the constituents they serve. In many counties, the facts and figures in the budget ultimately … [Read more...] about Valuable Budget Tools
Per reader request, we publish this article several times a year. We receive regular calls asking for permission to reprint and/or share this story with local community groups and constituents. We welcome you to use this article to help educate the public you work so diligently to serve. By Julie Anderson Editor What is County Government? In the State of Texas, county … [Read more...] about What You Wish Your Constituents Knew About County Government, the County Budget, and the Property Tax
