Barely a week after taking their oaths of office, a slate of newly elected officials joined their veteran counterparts in exercising the county’s role as partner to the State of Texas. State Lawmakers will be asked to consider thousands of bills throughout the 88th Session of the Texas Legislature, and the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas will … [Read more...] about Commissioners Courts and the Texas Legislature
88th Legislative Session
Early Session Legislative Update
Early Session Legislative Update By CJCAT Senior General Counsel Jim Allison The 140-day Regular Session of the 88th Legislature has begun, and more than 2,500 bills have already been filed in the House and Senate. Senate Committee membership has been announced by the lieutenant governor, and House Committee appointments will be made shortly by the speaker of the House. … [Read more...] about Early Session Legislative Update
88th Texas Legislature
Jan. Recap and How A Bill Becomes A Law
The Texas Legislature convened on Jan. 10. Effective Jan. 31, lawmakers have filed 1,996 House bills and 789 Senate bills. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appointed Senate Committees on Jan. 23. House Speaker Dade Phelan has not yet made House Committee appointments. As we await further action, how about a general refresher course on How A Bill Becomes a Law: Once a bill is … [Read more...] about 88th Texas Legislature
CJCAT Resolutions Lay Foundation for Legislative Platform
On Oct. 5, 2022, the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT) unanimously passed a slate of resolutions covering crucial county issues including unfunded mandates, revenue caps, and local option revenue sources. Commissioners Court members from across the Lone Star State voted on each resolution during the Association’s Business Meeting. “At … [Read more...] about CJCAT Resolutions Lay Foundation for Legislative Platform