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Texas County Progress

The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas

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93rd Annual West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference

March 14, 2022 by Sarah L

     Budgeting, personnel policies, and county-related legislation are among the many topics to be covered at the Annual West Texas Conference April 19-22 in Tarrant County.        Pending approval, Commissioners who attend every class will receive 14 continuing education hours; an additional four credit hours will be offered on Tuesday morning during the early bird session. … [Read more...] about 93rd Annual West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference

Happy New Year! Time to Set Those County Resolutions.

January 3, 2022 by Sarah L

Get educated. Do more with less. Make a difference. Serve. Improve communities. Each of these is synonymous with a resolution. Tis the season to renew these commitments or lend thought to new goals and priorities, whether personal or professional. When it comes to Commissioners Court, the list practically creates itself.  Fulfill My Mandated Duties  As a part of the State … [Read more...] about Happy New Year! Time to Set Those County Resolutions.

Education Requirements

January 1, 2022 by Sarah L

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 at … [Read more...] about Education Requirements

Legislative Wrap-Up

November 1, 2021 by Sarah L

     As the 87th Texas Legislature concludes its Third Special Session, counties are still implementing the 1,081 bills that passed in the Regular Session. Below are summaries of some bills that require Commissioners Court attention.   Filing Deadline Extended        Since the legislature has not completed redistricting its boundaries, S.B. 13, Second Called … [Read more...] about Legislative Wrap-Up

Changes in County Government Legal Requirements

September 1, 2021 by Sarah L

Jim Allison

Counties are governed by the Texas Constitution, legislative statutes, court decisions, and orders and regulations from the governor and state agencies. This column will discuss some recent changes affecting Commissioners Courts. VIRTUAL MEETINGS OF COMMISSIONERS COURTS In March 2020, Gov. Greg Abbott suspended certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act to allow … [Read more...] about Changes in County Government Legal Requirements

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The latest resolutions passed by the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas and the three Regional Associations are available at the links below.

County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Resolutions 2024

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