Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
On Aug. 23, 2017, hundreds of county officials gathered in Austin for a legislative conference. That same day, Gov. Greg Abbott pre-emptively declared a State of Disaster in 30 Texas counties “in anticipation of Tropical Depression Harvey making landfall in the Gulf Coast region.” Two days later, Harvey had morphed into a daunting hurricane, and Abbott “urged all Texans to … [Read more...] about Aransas County Celebrates New Courthouse
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,” said Jim … [Read more...] about Fine and Fee Collection
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 years before the … [Read more...] about Mindset of Success
The Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Investment Advisory Committee approved $50 million for the year 2013 tobacco settlement distribution, the same as the previous year’s amount. According to the distribution report published by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), 158 counties received just under $6 million in reimbursements. Under the terms of a … [Read more...] about 158 Counties Receive $6 Million in Tobacco Money
Aransas County offers 20,000 acres of land-locked bays for fabulous outdoor recreation! Live Oak Peninsula and its coastal curvature lends itself to the finest qualities in fishing. Here just 30 miles northeast of Corpus Christi lies a mesmerizing village steeped in a colorful community of art galleries, museums, quaint ships, fishing trawlers, seafood restaurants, boats and … [Read more...] about Why Stop In Aransas County???
