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Explaining County Authority 

October 9, 2026 by Julie Anderson

Doing The Best You Can With The Tools Available

By Julie Anderson
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In his 1913 autobiography, Theodore Roosevelt referenced a quote from Squire Bill Widener of Virginia that remains popular to this day: “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” Over the years, this quote has been rephrased in various ways, often issued as a challenge: “Do the best you can with the tools available.” Enter Texas County Government. While some may … [Read more...] about Explaining County Authority 

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