In the 126-year history of the County and District Clerks’ Association of Texas (CDCAT), we have never seen a year quite like 2020. This has become the year of firsts for not only the Association, but many of our clerks as well. Two major sources of our clerks’ continuing education had to be canceled because […]
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Indigent Health Care Coordinators Seek Best Possible Patient Outcome
The nuts and bolts of county indigent health care are spelled out in state law. But to many program coordinators, success is based on more than a statute. “We are all one catastrophic event or one major illness away from need,” shared Candy Blair, Collin County public health director for the last 17 years. […]
Highlights From Collin County
By Julie Anderson Editor It is the Heartbeat of County Government. It represents your Commitment to the Texas Constitution and your Care and Concern for those who live in your county. It represents Public Safety, Transportation, and Health Care. Libraries, Senior Centers and Youth Programs. Safe Roads, Emergency Response, and Indigent Care. “The county […]
158 Counties Receive $6 Million in Tobacco Money
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 historic […]
Why Stop In Collin County???
Collin County From Southfork Ranch to the Balloon Festival, Collin County has the attractions visitors expect in Texas. Collin County’s 28 cities and towns provide guests and residents with authentic Tex-Mex cuisine, entrees from nearly all nationalities, shopping at some of America’s finest malls, national and international hockey, soccer and baseball events, and much more. […]
