House Bill 1513 by Rep. Tryon Lewis provides an increase in the maximum fees that may be assessed by district and county clerks for records archives and by county clerks for records management and preservation. Although the legislation is effective on Sept. 1, 2013, the increases cannot be implemented until Jan. 1, 2014, due to the provisions of Section 51.607, Government … [Read more...] about General Counsel’s Report – September 2013
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South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association 2013 Resolutions
The following resolutions were passed by the South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association representing 65 counties in the State of Texas on June 12, 2013, during the Association’s Annual Conference. 1. Thanks to the Host Court WHEREAS, the Annual Conference of the South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association was conducted in Corpus … [Read more...] about South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association 2013 Resolutions
From the President: August 2013
Greetings! Have you ever heard the old saying that you always go in the direction of your thoughts? I guess that is true, but how can you do that when you have so many thoughts in your mind? I have been trying to focus on the budget for this year, focus on transportation issues, focus on emergency management during our tornado aftermath, and so on. I have also heard that … [Read more...] about From the President: August 2013
Regular Session Results
At the conclusion of the Regular Session of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1,631 bills and resolutions were sent to Gov. Rick Perry for his approval or veto. Several hundred of these affect counties. The deadline for veto actions by the governor was June 16. Approved bills may have immediate effect if they received a two-thirds vote in each house. However, many bills will be … [Read more...] about Regular Session Results
Street Smart: Precinct, Countywide Road Systems Meet Varied Needs
When it comes to a county road, there’s a great deal beneath the surface. Just ask Hill County Commissioner Steven Sulak. In the November 2012 election, 61 percent of Hill County voters cast their ballots in favor of a transition from the Ex Officio Road System, known as the precinct system, to the County Road Department System, commonly referred to as the unit system, which … [Read more...] about Street Smart: Precinct, Countywide Road Systems Meet Varied Needs