Eight Texas counties received $223,768 in state matching funds in 2012 to help offset the cost of indigent health care compared to last year’s disbursement of $2.6 million in state support, according to the latest reports. The Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act of 1985 requires counties that are not completely covered by a hospital district or public hospital to provide … [Read more...] about County Indigent Health Care Programs Tap Into State Money – Available Funding Plummets
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County Jail News: TCJS Meeting Recap
By Burnet County Judge Donna Klaeger, Commission Chair The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS or Commission) conducted its quarterly workshop and Commission meeting on Feb. 7 in Austin. Commission Chair and Burnet County Judge Donna Klaeger expressed appreciation to the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas, Texas Association of Counties, Conference … [Read more...] about County Jail News: TCJS Meeting Recap
Texas News Reviews – March 2013
North & East Texas Bowie County received a commitment from New Jersey-based Community Education Centers to continue to manage two local jails until another management company is in place. Dallas County Commissioners Court voted to purchase for $4.4 million a large warehouse with office space in West Dallas to house county clerk records, surplus equipment, … [Read more...] about Texas News Reviews – March 2013
National County Government Month • “Smart Justice: Creating Safer Communities”
National County Government Month (NCGM) conducted each April is an annual celebration of counties and their contributions to communities. Since 1991, the National Association of Counties (NACo) has encouraged counties to actively promote the services and programs they offer. This year’s theme is “Smart Justice: Creating Safer Communities.” Give Them the … [Read more...] about National County Government Month • “Smart Justice: Creating Safer Communities”
Emergency Services District: A Bona Fide Bargain
By Cliff Avery SAFE-D Executive Director On every uniform election date it seems that local voters somewhere in Texas are creating emergency services districts (ESDs). Most are created to provide reliable funding for fire protection or emergency medical response. The fire departments – sometimes volunteer, sometimes municipal career – and emergency medical services … [Read more...] about Emergency Services District: A Bona Fide Bargain