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DeWitt County

DeWitt County Celebrates 175 Years

June 14, 2021 by County Progress

“It is a real blessing to serve the citizens of this history-rich county. DeWitt County is smack-dab in the middle of the ‘Cradle of Texas Independence,’ and that pioneering spirit is ever-present.” DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler How do you celebrate a dodransbicentennial? Just ask the DeWitt County Historical Commission. This is the 175th anniversary of the creation of … [Read more...] about DeWitt County Celebrates 175 Years

Monuments of Justice: DeWitt County Courthouse

December 1, 2019 by County Progress

DeWitt County County Seat: Cuero County Population: 20,097 (2010 Census) The DeWitt County Courthouse was designed in a Richardsonian Romanesque Revival style. A. O. Watson was the original architect, but due to financial difficulties and lawsuits, he abandoned the project. The final product was completed by Eugene Heiner. The unique courthouse style is named after … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: DeWitt County Courthouse

Street Smart: Precinct, Countywide Road Systems Meet Varied Needs

July 1, 2013 by Christi Stark

When it comes to a county road, there’s a great deal beneath the surface. Just ask Hill County Commissioner Steven Sulak. In the November 2012 election, 61 percent of Hill County voters cast their ballots in favor of a transition from the Ex Officio Road System, known as the precinct system, to the County Road Department System, commonly referred to as the unit system, which … [Read more...] about Street Smart: Precinct, Countywide Road Systems Meet Varied Needs

158 Counties Receive $6 Million in Tobacco Money

July 1, 2013 by Christi Stark

The Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Investment Advisory Committee approved $50 million for the year 2013 tobacco settlement distribution, the same as the previous year’s amount. According to the distribution report published by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), 158 counties received just under $6 million in reimbursements. Under the terms of a … [Read more...] about 158 Counties Receive $6 Million in Tobacco Money

Energy Boom = Road Bust

September 6, 2012 by Julie Anderson

Counties Seek Solutions as Roadways Crumble It’s not every day that county government makes the Wall Street Journal. However, on July 27 one of the country’s largest newspapers shared with its readership the emerging plight of Texas counties both blessed and challenged by the oil and gas industry. DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler was quoted in the article titled, “Drilling … [Read more...] about Energy Boom = Road Bust

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Dates of Interest for the 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature

Official deadlines will be set when the House and Senate adopt their rules, but until then, the Texas Legislative Council Drafting Manual provides the following general calendar: 

Bill pre-filing began:  Nov. 14, 2022 

1st day of session:  Jan. 10, 2023 

60-day bill filing deadline:  March 10, 2023  

Adjournment sine die:  May 29, 2023 

Post-session 20-day deadline for governor to sign or veto:  June 18, 2023 

Effective date (91st day after adjournment):  Aug. 28, 2023

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