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Lessons from the 82nd Session of the Texas Legislature: The Intrinsic Value of a Broken Record

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When a vinyl record suffers a scratch, the record needle jumps causing a section of the recording to repeat until the needle is removed or shifted. Two years ago commissioners courts across the Lone Star State were looking to get scratched – or, more accurately, gouged. Facing a $27 billion deficit, the Texas Legislature proposed major shifts in public policy through the … [Read more...] about Lessons from the 82nd Session of the Texas Legislature: The Intrinsic Value of a Broken Record

83rd Texas Legislature

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The County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT) has always approached the Texas Legislature with resolve. For example, during the past few legislative sessions local government officials and associations such as the CJCAT voiced spirited opposition to appraisal and revenue caps and extreme budget cuts. Consequently, multiple regular and special sessions … [Read more...] about 83rd Texas Legislature

County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas 2013 Resolutions

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The following resolutions were passed by the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas representing 254 counties in the State of Texas on Oct. 10, 2013, during the Association’s Annual Conference.   1. Thanks to the Host Court             WHEREAS, the Annual Conference of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas was conducted in Galveston County, … [Read more...] about County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas 2013 Resolutions

State Judge & Commissioners Annual Conference Report

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[portfolio_slideshow]   Highlights From San Marcos The County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas makes for a good audience. Generally speaking, we listen attentively, ask questions respectfully, and thank our panels politely. But every now and then we interrupt – with applause, that is. Speakers at the 90th Annual County Judges and Commissioners … [Read more...] about State Judge & Commissioners Annual Conference Report