Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
“We are not just government employees who don’t care. We strive to bring the compliance required by the Brazos County courts and help the defendants succeed.” Director Tanya Skinner, Brazos County Collections Department Spend five minutes visiting with Tanya Skinner and you’ll soon learn that in Brazos County, the collections program is just as much about compliance … [Read more...] about Fine and Fee Collection
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
Veteran Commissioner Defines Unique, Complex Office While it is impossible to encapsulate the role of a county commissioner in one hour, Bell County Commissioner Tim Brown gave hundreds of officials pause for thought during an overview of the office during the V.G. Young Institute School for County Commissioners Courts conducted Feb. 7-9 in College Station. Some 440 … [Read more...] about Highlights from College Station
