Legislature Considers State Budget Reductions As the legislative session progresses, the potential reductions in the state budget are the subject of considerable debate and action. The House of Representatives has approved the expenditure of approximately $3 billion from the State Rainy Day Fund to … [Read more...] about From the General Counsel
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From The President
On Sunday, Feb. 27, the Texas Panhandle experienced the worst firestorm since 2006 when we burned more than 1,000,000 acres of land. Although this year we did not burn as much acreage, less than 100,000 acres across the Panhandle, the impact and financial loss will exceed that of the 2006 fire because of … [Read more...] about From The President
From The President
Texas is in the midst of a sustained drought period causing extreme fire danger. Many counties have imposed County Burn Bans in an effort to curb the danger of wild fires. However, this causes commissioners courts to face local pressure to allow certain waivers for burning or to lift bans before conditions … [Read more...] about From The President
County Indigent Health Care Programs
County Indigent Health Care Programs Tap Into State Funds Training Sessions Open to County Judges, Commissioners Eleven Texas counties received approximately $2.5 million in state matching funds in 2010 to help offset the cost of indigent health care, according to the latest Texas Department … [Read more...] about County Indigent Health Care Programs
TEEX Technical Assistance Courses
TEEX Technical Assistance Courses Available at No Cost to County/City Road Agencies With the increasing costs of fuel, asphalt materials, etc., there is a strong demand by local county/city road agencies for training that helps them maximize the use of their limited resources. With tight budgets, many road agencies have no leeway to experiment with new … [Read more...] about TEEX Technical Assistance Courses