North & East Texas Anderson County Commissioners Court approved the creation of a county bond supervisor, a role previously held by the adult probation office. Angelina County received a grant of $150,000 for its health district from the Texas Department of State Health Services to reduce potentially preventable hospitalizations of … [Read more...] about In the News in May
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County Tax Assessor-Collector
Because of the wide range of responsibilities performed by the tax assessor-collector, most citizens come in contact with this office more frequently than any other county office. Tax assessor-collectors serve to assess property for the purpose of taxation and to collect taxes for the county and state. Since tax revenue is a significant source of income for most county budgets, … [Read more...] about County Tax Assessor-Collector
County Auditor
Prior to the late 19th century, the prevailing legal opinion of the day, that judicial courts had no power to review the political acts, made the determinations of the commissioners court absolute and final, except in cases where the result was clearly outside of the jurisdiction of the commissioners court, or a clearly capricious act, and therefore void. However, an amendment … [Read more...] about County Auditor
In the News in April
North & East Texas Angelina County received $5,000 in federal funds to supplement its emergency food and shelter programs. The county also refinanced bonds dating back to 2001 used to build a jail and sheriff’s office to save $1.9 million. Bowie County Commissioners Court approved agreements with volunteer fire departments in New Boston, Wake Village, Redwater and … [Read more...] about In the News in April
From the Association President
Happy April! As you may know, April is National County Government Month, and this year’s theme is “Healthy Counties, Healthy Families.” Many counties are preparing for different activities throughout the month to help raise awareness of county government services and functions. Our county will host a County Appreciation Luncheon and Service Awards Ceremony for our … [Read more...] about From the Association President