Texas County Progress

The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas

88th Texas Legislature

Comptroller Releases 2024-25 Biennial Revenue Estimate

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Some $194.57 Billion Available For General Spending

In late October 2023, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar (the Comptroller) announced the release of the Biennial Revenue Estimate, or the Certification Revenue Estimate (CRE), for the fiscal 2024-25 biennium. Before each regular legislative session, the Comptroller's office issues a Biennial Revenue Estimate (BRE) that estimates how much revenue will be available for spending in … [Read more...] about Comptroller Releases 2024-25 Biennial Revenue Estimate

Removal From Office of a Political Subdivision

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Local Government Code 180, 21, and 87 Impose New Law

By Narita Holmes, MBA, CPA, CIA
Government Procurement and Compliance Consultant
Former Ector County Purchasing Agent

During the 88th Legislative Session in 2023, Senate Bill 232 was passed and signed into law. Many of the offenses described may be committed during the procurement process of a county.  The bill added a section to the Local Government Code that will, among other things: provide that a person who holds an elected or appointed office of a political subdivision is … [Read more...] about Removal From Office of a Political Subdivision

Legislative Alert

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CJCAT LEGISLATIVE ALERT – April 7, 2023 In an active week ending before Good Friday, Thursday saw the Senate pass S.B. 175, silencing county officials, and the House pass S.B. 30, the state supplemental budget bill and H.B. 1, the state budget for 2023-25. House and Senate Committees continue to conduct hearings, and bill postings change daily. There are 41 bills on the … [Read more...] about Legislative Alert