Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
The roles and responsibilities of the County Judge and County Commissioner are spelled out in the statutes. The County Judge is frequently the most visible official in county government. Often thought of as the county’s chief executive officer, a County Judge has broad judicial and administrative powers, including serving as the presiding officer of the county’s … [Read more...] about County Judge and County Commissioner
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
Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their public lives, giving us a fresh appreciation for the myriad of roles and responsibilities they shoulder every day. Our thanks to Lamb County Judge James M. “Mike” DeLoach for taking the time to visit with us. HISTORY: I am a lifelong resident of Lamb County. I … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Lamb County Judge James M. “Mike” DeLoach
“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
Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their public lives, giving us a fresh appreciation for the myriad of roles and responsibilities they shoulder every day. In honor of Veterans Day, we sought out Kleberg County Judge Rudy Madrid Jr., who served 21 years in the U.S. Navy. Judge Madrid, thank you for … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Kleberg County Judge Rudy Madrid
