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Atascosa County

TIDC Funds Public Defense Improvement

November 23, 2020 by County Progress

The Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) awarded more than $5 million in Improvement Grants to establish regional public defender offices serving nine counties, create specialized defender programs to help defendants with mental illness, and streamline attorney appointments. “This regional collaboration grant is a game-changer for our five Hill Country counties,” said … [Read more...] about TIDC Funds Public Defense Improvement

158 Counties Receive $6 Million in Tobacco Money

July 1, 2013 by Christi Stark

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

Monuments of Justice: Atascosa County Courthouse

July 31, 2007 by admin

County Seat: Jourdanton * County Population: 42,696

The only Mission Revival courthouse in the Lone Star State was designed by Henry T. Phelps and completed in 1912 in Atascosa County. The building boasts towers, Spanish-styled roofs, and balconies and resembles some of the homes of great South Texas ranchers. The courthouse was rededicated in June 2003 following complete interior and exterior restoration. Atascosa County was … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Atascosa County Courthouse

Tux ‘N Boots Gala Kicks Off Atascosa Sesquicentennial

March 31, 2006 by admin

The first official event of Atascosa County's yearlong sesquicentennial celebration kicked-off, literally, with the Texan Tux 'N Boots Ball in late January at St. Andrew's Hall. More than 300 folks gathered for the historical event, and Sesquicentennial Association co-chairs Dorothy Manning and Mark Cude were elated with the crowd. The Sesquicentennial Association formed in … [Read more...] about Tux ‘N Boots Gala Kicks Off Atascosa Sesquicentennial

Why Stop In Atascosa County???

March 31, 2006 by admin

Atascosa County is located approximately 20 miles south of San Antonio. The county seat is Jourdanton. On Jan. 28, 2006, the citizens of Atascosa County kicked off the Sesquicentennial Celebration (150 years) with the Texan Tux … [Read more...] about Why Stop In Atascosa County???

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Dates of Interest for the 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature

Official deadlines will be set when the House and Senate adopt their rules, but until then, the Texas Legislative Council Drafting Manual provides the following general calendar: 

Bill pre-filing began:  Nov. 14, 2022 

1st day of session:  Jan. 10, 2023 

60-day bill filing deadline:  March 10, 2023  

Adjournment sine die:  May 29, 2023 

Post-session 20-day deadline for governor to sign or veto:  June 18, 2023 

Effective date (91st day after adjournment):  Aug. 28, 2023

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