Cybersecurity, subdivision regulations, right of way authority, and indigent health care will be among the wide range of topics to be covered at the upcoming South Texas Conference in Cameron County on South Padre Island June 24-27.
Registration, Meeting Location, Lodging
You may register for this conference at www.countyprogress.com; select “Conferences” at the top of the page, click on “South Texas,” and then click “County Official Registration.” https://countyprogress.com/conferences/south-texas-landing/.
Conference activities will take at the South Padre Island Convention Center. Accommodation options are listed at the website above.
Continuing Education
Pending approval, this conference will offer 13 continuing education hours for County Commissioners during the regular conference sessions. Four additional credit hours will be offered during the early bird session, which will cover important budget-related topics including the budget calendar, grant considerations, and adoption procedures.
Four judicial education credit hours for County Judges have already been approved.
Scholarship Program
College scholarships in the amount $1,000 will be awarded to three applicants during the Annual Conference.
To be eligible for scholarship consideration, applicants must be a child, grandchild, or under the legal guardianship of a current Judge or Commissioner. Each of the applicants must be a current resident of a county within the 63-member county region. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior from the class of 2024 or must be pursuing an undergraduate degree at a four-year university.
Applications will be judged on the following criteria:
- Personal resume
- Letters of reference (3)
- Official transcript
- Completed application form
The scholarship’s funds are not derived from tax dollars collected from member dues. Instead, funding comes from previous conference proceeds, not at taxpayer expense.
All entries are to be received or postmarked by 5 p.m. on May 10. The scholarship form is available at the website referenced above.
Committee Appointments
If you are interested in serving on a future South Texas Association committee, please contact President Sammy Farias, Bee County Commissioner, at sammy.farias@beecounty.texas.gov. Committees include Nominations, Scholarship, Resolutions, and Conference City.
Spouses’ Program
Activities for spouses will take place on June 25 and will include a luncheon. More information will be available in the May issue of County Progress.
Door Prizes
Each county is required to bring at least one door prize. Items unique to individual counties add special interest to the prize drawings.