Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
On Aug. 23, 2017, hundreds of county officials gathered in Austin for a legislative conference. That same day, Gov. Greg Abbott pre-emptively declared a State of Disaster in 30 Texas counties “in anticipation of Tropical Depression Harvey making landfall in the Gulf Coast region.” Two days later, Harvey had morphed into a daunting hurricane, and Abbott “urged all Texans to … [Read more...] about Aransas County Celebrates New Courthouse
Following 25-plus years of planning and effort, Taylor County will celebrate its restored historic courthouse in a rededication ceremony on April 16. “It’s taken five County Judges, eight different Commissioners, and a great team from the Taylor County family to get us this close to completion,” shared Taylor County Commissioner Chuck Statler. The goal of the … [Read more...] about Taylor County Historic Courthouse Restoration
Some 21 years ago, County Progress Magazine launched a series dedicated to the restoration and renovation of our county courthouses. Titled “Courthouse Trails,” this special section recaps the efforts of counties across the Lone Star State who have taken special measures to restore their capitols to their original splendor and/or launch comprehensive renovation projects to … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails – Celebrating Restoration
Some 21 years ago, County Progress Magazine launched a series dedicated to the restoration and renovation of our county capitols. Titled “Courthouse Trails,” this special section recaps the efforts of counties across the Lone Star State who have taken special measures to restore their capitols to their original splendor and/or launch comprehensive renovation projects to ensure … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails
Before moving to a temporary home in November of last year, wheelchair users who had business with the Waller County auditor’s office inside the Waller County Courthouse had to enter the split-level building through a converted window. A platform lift then lowered them to the first floor, an elevator took them to the second floor, and another lift lowered them to the entrance … [Read more...] about Waller County Courthouse Rebuild
