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From the President – May 2014

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Greetings!  I hope all of you are surviving this season of allergies – pollen, cedar, mold, etc. Spring is most definitely here and in full bloom. I know all of you are working in your yards and planting your gardens, or at least those of you who have had moisture the past few months. This time of the year is when we begin thinking about budgets, appraisals from the … [Read more...] about From the President – May 2014

Best (and Worst) Commissioners Court Practices

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By Jim Allison In the past 40 years, I have witnessed some extraordinary sights in Commissioners Court, ranging from audiences physically charging the podium, to shoving matches between members of the Court. I have also seen some commendable acts of courtesy and statesmanship.  As the level of courtesy and respect declines in our society, Commissioners Court members should … [Read more...] about Best (and Worst) Commissioners Court Practices

Creating County Solutions

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County Improvement Project Includes $20,000 Fellowship Award Texas counties face challenges emanating from budget constraints, an aging infrastructure, and a growing and diverse population.  Intertwined with these issues are opportunities presented by advances in technology and recent economic prosperity.  Texas county government is becoming an ever-increasingly complex … [Read more...] about Creating County Solutions

General Counsel’s Report: Interim Legislative Studies

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By Jim Allison, General Counsel After each legislative session, the speaker of the house assigns issues to be studied by House committees.  These charges are the subject of public hearings, and recommendations are submitted at the next legislative session. Commissioners Court members should become familiar with these issues, present testimony at the public hearings, and … [Read more...] about General Counsel’s Report: Interim Legislative Studies

Texas News Reviews: March 2014

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North & East Texas Anderson County received a state grant of $60,000 for replacement of county bridges. *** Cherokee County Commissioners Court appointed veteran lawyer Dana Norris Young as interim county attorney.  She replaces Kelley Peacock, who was appointed interim county court at law judge. *** Ellis County received a homeland security grant of $558,000 … [Read more...] about Texas News Reviews: March 2014