Texas County Progress

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

education

Back to School Basics

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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 Concept” … [Read more...] about Back to School Basics

83rd Session of the Texas Legislature

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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 of 24 agencies … [Read more...] about 83rd Session of the Texas Legislature

Education Requirements for County Judges and Commissioners

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Education Requirements for County Judges and Commissioners KEY QUESTION: What are the education requirements for County Judges and County Commissioners? MAIN REFERENCE POINT: v  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 … [Read more...] about Education Requirements for County Judges and Commissioners