The current drought in Texas is the most intense one-year drought since the state began keeping rainfall records in 1895 and ranks among the five worst droughts in the state overall. Today, all of Texas’ 254 counties are experiencing drought, most in the exceptional drought category. This has led to severe declines in aquifer and reservoir levels, compromising water supplies … [Read more...] about State Responds to the Texas Drought
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Where is he now?
January 2002 Former Runnels County Commissioner Skipper Wheeless took office in 1989 and served as president of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas in 2001-02. Skipper was also president of the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association and the Far West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association. He served on the Texas … [Read more...] about Where is he now?
Texas Counties In the News
North & East Region Bell County Commissioners Court authorized the refinancing of $13.1 million in 2008 bonds issued for construction of a law enforcement center and courthouse to save about $1.6 million. County Judge Jon Burrows said Standard & Poor’s maintained the county’s AA+ debt rating. “During these economic times, it is rewarding to see the strong … [Read more...] about Texas Counties In the News
State Agencies Prepare Plans on Rural Transportation and Medicaid
When the state legislature establishes policies, the implementation of those policies becomes the responsibility of state agencies. The details of these agency implementation plans are critically important to counties. Texas state agencies are currently preparing implementation plans on matters that affect county budgets and taxpayers. TxDOT Rural Plan The … [Read more...] about State Agencies Prepare Plans on Rural Transportation and Medicaid
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