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 KEY CONCEPT: Education Requirements
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Recognizing the Importance of Education
During its 98 years of existence, the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas has implemented several services to meet the needs of members of Commissioners Courts including communication through our excellent magazine, County Progress, legal advice through the CJCAT general counsel, and legislative representation through the state officers and legislative … [Read more...] about Recognizing the Importance of Education
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension District Training Conferences
One-Day Sessions Provide Commissioners Continuing Education
Ten Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Districts will offer in-service training for members of Commissioners Court during the months of October-December. The District sessions provide varying amounts of continuing education credits for County Commissioners; County Judges are also welcomed to attend. Application will be made to the County Judges and Commissioners Association of … [Read more...] about Texas A&M AgriLife Extension District Training Conferences
Conference Close-Up: 98th Annual Conference of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
Abilene Convention Center | Taylor County October 5-8
Message from the President The saying, “Abilene – A Whole Lotta Texas Goin' On!" will never be truer than this coming Oct. 5-8 as the 98th Annual County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Conference will be coming to the Abilene Convention Center. This year’s conference will be an excellent opportunity for Judges and Commissioners to earn their … [Read more...] about Conference Close-Up: 98th Annual Conference of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum
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 … [Read more...] about Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum