Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
When it comes to subdivision regulations, Stevan Sturrock has a triple perspective. Now a Tyler County Commissioner, Sturrock previously worked in county law enforcement and served as justice of the peace. In his earlier roles, he heard firsthand from taxpayers facing the fallout from bare-minimum regulations. For example, during his 14 years on the bench, … [Read more...] about Subdivision Regulations
County Commissioners face a myriad of challenges in their attempts to provide constituents with a road network that not only provides a safe and reliable means of getting around the county, but also meets the transportation needs of commerce and industry within their county. The amount and type of traffic on county roads is one of these challenges. Many counties are seeing … [Read more...] about Strategic Planning for County Roads
The Basics A county road is a public road that has been accepted for maintenance by the Commissioners Court pursuant to the standards set by the Commissioners Court. These roads are located in the unincorporated areas of the county. There are many roads within the county that are not county-maintained roads including: private roads constructed in private … [Read more...] about County Roads 101
During the North & East Texas Annual Conference in May, a panel of seasoned County Commissioners discussed Best Practices on Road Maintenance. County Progress asked two of the panelists to elaborate on their recommendations. Johnson County Commissioner Rick Bailey The key to a successful road – longevity – is in the prep work. High traffic roads generally … [Read more...] about County Road Upkeep: Ask the Experts
Lighting Project Enhances Safety, Security By Bee County Commissioner Dennis DeWitt Light: to illuminate the dark. Sounds simple, but in rural areas of many counties in Texas there is no artificial light at night. In rural unincorporated areas, a light is a beacon in the night. As County Commissioners in South Texas’ Bee County, Commissioner Ken Haggard and I were … [Read more...] about Brighter in Bee County
