The following resolutions were passed by the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas representing 254 counties in the State of Texas on October 9, 2019, during the Association’s Annual Conference. 1. Thanks to the Host Court WHEREAS, the Annual Conference of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas was conducted in Galveston County, … [Read more...] about County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas 2019 Resolutions
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Time and Attention
Sheriffs Encourage Commissioners Court to Prioritize Jail Operations
Kelly Rowe learned a valuable lesson his first day on the job in the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Department back in 1999. “When I first walked into the old Lubbock County Jail, which was built in 1931, I made a lot of notes to self,” recalled Rowe. “One of those notes was to tour the jail before accepting my next job. I accepted this job, and then I toured the jail. I walked … [Read more...] about Time and Attention
Pretrial Intervention Program Fund
The Texas Attorney General has provided guidance on the proper use of the pretrial intervention program fund. Attorney General Opinion KP-0263 (2019) determined that the Commissioners Court must “ultimately decide how to expend the pretrial intervention program special fund.” Article 102.0121 of the Code of Criminal Procedure provides that a prosecutor may … [Read more...] about Pretrial Intervention Program Fund
Back to School Basics
When it comes to county government, the learning never stops. Over the years, County Progress has continued to fill our backpack with a collection of educational materials. In 2015, County Progress debuted our County Courthouse Primer, which includes a series of articles on the individual offices within the courthouse. This special booklet also includes “Key Concept” … [Read more...] about Back to School Basics
Mandated Mental Health Jail Inmate Interviews and Reports
For several years, the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas has supported legislative proposals to improve mental health programs. There have been some improvements in state funding. In 2010, Texas ranked 50th among the states in mental health funding; by 2017, we had improved to 40th. Nevertheless, county jails continue to hold more mentally ill persons than … [Read more...] about Mandated Mental Health Jail Inmate Interviews and Reports