Opposition to Senate Bill 2 and Revenue Caps WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has previously considered and rejected proposals for additional revenue caps on counties; and WHEREAS, 60 percent of the average taxpayer’s property tax burden is due to school taxes while only 14 percent is due to county taxes; and WHEREAS, revenue caps would diminish local control and tie the … [Read more...] about Resolutions for Local Consideration
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Highlights From LBJ Seminar – Austin
By Julie Anderson Editor Some 140 members of Commissioners Court convened in Austin Jan. 10-13 for the Seminar for Newly Elected County Judges & Commissioners, where they earned 20.5 hours of continuing education credit. The conference, sponsored by the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the Texas Association of Counties, took a two-pronged educational approach … [Read more...] about Highlights From LBJ Seminar – Austin
Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association 2018 Resolutions
Appreciation to Sponsors and Hosts WHEREAS, the Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association semi-annual meeting was held on March 1, 2018; and, WHEREAS, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service hosted the Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association in the most efficient and hospitable manner; and WHEREAS, the law firm of Perdue Brandon Fielder … [Read more...] about Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association 2018 Resolutions
Public Health, Employee Health – Denton County Prioritizes Wellness
Proactive Approach Public Health, Employee Health – Denton County Prioritizes Wellness By Julie Anderson Editor When it comes to “going the extra mile,” Denton County takes the phrase both figuratively and literally. In fact, Denton County issues a pointed challenge to its community every year in preparation for a special activity: The Denton County Dash is … [Read more...] about Public Health, Employee Health – Denton County Prioritizes Wellness
A Glimpse in the Life of Johnson County Commissioner Rick Bailey
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 Johnson County Commissioner Rick Bailey for taking the time to visit with us. HISTORY: I am proud to be a native of Texas who … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Johnson County Commissioner Rick Bailey