The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
