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
Borden County
Message from the President
The 79th Legislative Session will be ending the last of this month. Our fellow county judges and commissioners have continued to present the county government position on issues that could have a detrimental or a positive effect on our counties. As we near the closing days of the session, we must keep our attention on every issue that will affect county government and let our … [Read more...] about Message from the President
From the President
The year 2005 is almost one-fourth gone, and it has passed very swiftly. We have already witnessed a miracle in that 8 million people of Iraq flocked to the polls to resist tyranny and begin a long process to obtain a democratic government for their country. This is such a heart-warming moment for all who believe in freedom. We in America should be very proud that we have had a … [Read more...] about From the President