Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
During the 88th Legislative Session in 2023, Senate Bill 232 was passed and signed into law. Many of the offenses described may be committed during the procurement process of a county. The bill added a section to the Local Government Code that will, among other things: provide that a person who holds an elected or appointed office of a political subdivision is … [Read more...] about Removal From Office of a Political Subdivision
HISTORY: I have served Orange County for two and a half years. I decided to run for office after several people from my entire precinct kept calling and encouraging me to take the leap into county government. I won the primary by four votes. After a recount, the result was still the same. There are eight boxes in my precinct, and I only lost two. In the general election, I won … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of a Orange County Commissioner Theresa Beauchamp
“Each session is designed to provide you the opportunity to gain knowledge and learn how to use that knowledge to make you a better servant leader.” Oldham County Judge Don R. Allred, CCLA Class I, 2005-2006 The Commissioners Court Leadership Academy (CCLA) is now accepting applications for Class IX. CCLA, a two-year, advanced leadership development program for … [Read more...] about Commissioners Court Leadership Academy
HISTORY: I’m a military brat and an Air Force wife. My father was active duty Air Force, and I was born in the Philippines. My husband, Bob, and I have been married 40 years and have two sons and two granddaughters. As kids our families were stationed together in the Philippines and Maine, and I have known him since I was 2. We moved to Comal County in 1999. Bob retired from … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Comal County Commissioner Donna Eccleston
Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their lives giving us a fresh appreciation for the myriad of roles and responsibilities they shoulder every day. This month, we are privileged to feature Panola County Commissioner Ronnie LaGrone, who will retire in December after 36 years with Panola County. Thank … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Panola County Commissioner Ronnie LaGrone
