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
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A Glimpse in the Life of Navarro County Judge H.M. Davenport Jr.
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.
A Glimpse in the Life of Uvalde County Judge William R. Mitchell
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 Uvalde County Judge William R. Mitchell for taking the time to visit with us. HISTORY: My family moved to Uvalde County at the … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Uvalde County Judge William R. Mitchell
Sandra Bland Act Sensor Camera Mandate
Reimbursement Procedure in Place for Qualifying Counties Approximately $1 million appropriated to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (Commission) is now available to reimburse counties for the installation of electronic cell sensors or cameras in high risk cell areas in jails with 96 beds or less. Senate Bill 1849, known as The Sandra Bland Act, was passed by the Texas … [Read more...] about Sandra Bland Act Sensor Camera Mandate
A Glimpse in the Life of Brooks County Judge Imelda Barrera
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 Brooks County Judge Imelda Barrera for taking the time to visit with us. History: I ran for County Judge in 2014. After the … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Brooks County Judge Imelda Barrera