June 28 - July 1 * Cameron County Conference Site: South Padre Island Convention Center Resiliency! The South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association members will convene in Cameron County June 28-July 1 for their 87th Annual Conference. This year’s education lineup includes an early bird session titled Planning and Communicating Your County Budget from … [Read more...] about South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association 87th Annual Conference
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Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas 2021 Resolutions
Resolution Appreciation to Hosts and Sponsors WHEREAS, the Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association semi-annual meeting was held on September 30, 2021; and, WHEREAS, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service hosted the Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association in the most efficient and hospitable manner; … [Read more...] about Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas 2021 Resolutions
A Glimpse in the Life of Karnes County Commissioner Sharon Chesser
Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their public lives, giving us a fresh appreciation for the myriad of roles and responsibilities they shoulder every day. Our thanks to Karnes County Commissioner Sharon Chesser for taking the time to visit with us. HISTORY: I am the first female elected Commissioner in … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Karnes County Commissioner Sharon Chesser
West Texas Conference Preview
92nd Annual West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference April 20-23 │ Marriott hotel and conference center│Odessa – Ector county Road grants, courthouse security, and county-related legislation are among the many topics to be covered at the Annual West Texas Conference April 20-23 in Ector County. Pending approval, Commissioners who attend every … [Read more...] about West Texas Conference Preview
Unfunded Mandate Legislation
Past Efforts Lay Groundwork for Future Progress
During the Regular Session of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Rep. Burt R. Solomons filed House Joint Resolution 56 (HJR 56) calling for the prohibition of unfunded mandates. Oldham County Judge Don R. Allred was there in person to offer his applause. “This was an important piece of legislation for counties,” recalled Allred, a past president of the County Judges and … [Read more...] about Unfunded Mandate Legislation