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Unfunded Mandate Legislation

February 1, 2021 by Sarah L

Past Efforts Lay Groundwork for Future Progress

During the Regular Session of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Rep. Burt R. Solomons filed House Joint Resolution 56 (HJR 56) calling for the prohibition of unfunded mandates. Oldham County Judge Don R. Allred was there in person to offer his applause. “This was an important piece of legislation for counties,” recalled Allred, a past president […]

Filed Under: Budget, Feature Story Tagged With: 83rd Legislative Session, 84th Legislative Session, 85th Legislative Session, 87th Legislative Session, HJR 32, HJR 56, HJR 89, unfunded mandates

Jail Commission Update

November 2, 2020 by County Progress

Sandra Bland Deadlines, Paper-Ready Inmates

As we begin FY21, there are two items for county officials to be aware of. These two items are the last portions of the 85th Legislature’s Senate Bill 1849, commonly referred to as the Sandra Bland Act, and their effective dates. The first deals with how quickly a county must provide access to medical and […]

Filed Under: Feature Story, Jails Tagged With: 85th Legislative Session, Gregg County, H.B. 4468, jail, minimum jail standards, S.B. 1849, Sandra Bland Act, Texas Commission on Jail Standards

Fine and Fee Collection

June 8, 2020 by County Progress

Challenging Times Call for Examination of Revenue Sources

     Throughout 2019, local governments dependent upon the property tax carefully followed the progress of Senate Bill 2, passed by the 86th Texas Legislature and signed by the governor last June. Property taxes are the primary funding source for Texas counties, and S.B. 2 reduces this funding potential. “Maximizing additional revenue sources will be essential,” […]

Filed Under: Feature Story, Revenue Related Tagged With: 85th Legislative Session, 86th Legislative Session, Aransas county, Coronavirus, COVID-19, fine and fee, H.B. 351, H.B. 3754, Jim Allison, Midland County, S.B. 1913, S.B. 2, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

Sandra Bland Act

November 25, 2019 by County Progress

Prisoner Safety Measures Address At-Risk Inmates

The Sandra Bland Act, passed by the 85th Texas Legislature, calls for a multitude of changes that are affecting and will affect Texas county jail operations and Minimum Jail Standards including education requirements, installation of specific equipment, and inmate access to health and mental health professionals. Throughout the last several years, the Texas Commission on […]

Filed Under: Feature Story, Jails Tagged With: 85th Legislative Session, jail, minimum jail standards, S.B. 1849, Texas Commission on Jail Standards

Mindset of Success

May 13, 2019 by Bailey LeRoux

Aransas County Collections Program Recognized for Innovation

By Julie Anderson
Editor

In 2017, the 85th Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 1913/House Bill 351 which, among other changes, allows courts to consider community service as an option for defendants who are unable to pay court fines and fees. However, Aransas County collections specialist Misty Kimbrough had been exploring a community service non-monetary option for at least two […]

Filed Under: Budget, Feature Story Tagged With: 85th Legislative Session, Aransas county, fines and fees, H.B. 351, Hurricane Harvey, minimum jail standards, S.B. 1913

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