The State Association Resolutions Committee presents a report for consideration and adoption during the business session of the annual October conference of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas. This item of business is required by the Constitution of the CJCAT. Committee members spend several hours reviewing and revising draft resolutions. These resolutions … [Read more...] about State Association Resolutions
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Strengthening Legislative Relationships
The legislative districts in the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate have been drawn to produce predictable results according to party affiliation. Using computer modeling, the boundaries are manipulated to ensure a “safe” district for either a Republican or Democratic candidate. Consequently, the district representation is determined by the March primary, not … [Read more...] about Strengthening Legislative Relationships
The Price of Public Service
Our democratic republic depends upon citizens willing to serve in public office, usually at a sacrifice to their own economic and personal welfare. This is certainly true at the county level, where dedicated officials perform their duties for minimal salaries. While Commissioners Courts may adjust county salaries, the 3.5 percent cap on annual property tax revenue prevents any … [Read more...] about The Price of Public Service