Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
“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
HISTORY: I am a lifelong resident of Shelby County. I was raised in the southeastern part of Shelby County in the middle of the Sabine National Forest on a 240-acre ranch. We raised cattle, horses, and 100,000 broiler chickens. Broiler chickens are raised for six to seven weeks and then processed for consumption. My mother managed the farm, and my father worked for … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison
KEY QUESTION: What are the education requirements for County Judges and County Commissioners? MAIN REFERENCE POINTS: Judges: Texas Government Code Sections 56.006 and 74.025. The State of Texas delegated to the Court of Criminal Appeals the authority to establish the rules of judicial education. These rules are posted on the Texas Judicial Branch website at … [Read more...] about Key Concept: Education Requirements
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 Navarro County Judge H.M. Davenport Jr. for taking the time to visit with us. HISTORY: My family moved to Corsicana when I was … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Navarro County Judge H.M. Davenport Jr.
