As of October 2019, 658 County Judges and County Commissioners have earned their Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum certification giving them an in-depth understanding of not only their particular office, but county government as a whole. Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum (CCAC) is a comprehensive educational program designed specifically for members of Commissioners Court. “The Commissioners Court […]
Key Concept: Education Requirements
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 […]
Back to School Basics
When it comes to county government, the learning never stops. Over the years, County Progress has continued to fill our backpack with a collection of educational materials. In 2015, County Progress debuted our County Courthouse Primer, which includes a series of articles on the individual offices within the courthouse. This special booklet also includes “Key […]
KEY CONCEPT: Education Requirements
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 […]
83rd Session of the Texas Legislature
The Texas Legislature will consider a wide variety of topics during this regular session. Public education and health care are expected to top the agenda, with a variety of other important topics, such as tax policy, corrections management, and the financing of transportation and water planning projects, expected to feature prominently in discussions. A total […]
