Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
Northeast Andrews County has suffered fire damage over the years resulting in burned out brush and grass and exposed sand. The county experiences a great deal of wind, which mixes the sand with the caliche shoulders, explained Andrews County Commissioner Jeanene Anderegg. Over time, the caliche is lost. “Hauling out the sand and replacing it with good material is not only time … [Read more...] about Transportation Infrastructure Grant
In early March, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar posted a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) signifying his agency’s intent to solicit an initial round of grant applications totaling $120 million for broadband infrastructure projects as part of the Bringing Online Opportunities to Texas (BOOT) program. “Interested applicants will be able to submit applications … [Read more...] about Broadband Infrastructure Grant
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) announced grant recipients for Round XI of the nationally recognized Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) during its June meeting. The THC awarded matching grants totaling $20,038,121 to nine counties to aid in preservation of their historic courthouses, including three grants for full restorations. Callahan, Mason, … [Read more...] about Nine Counties Receive $20 Million in Courthouse Restoration Grants
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is now accepting electronic applications for the County Transportation Infrastructure Fund (TIF) grant program. The deadline to apply for a portion of the allocated $250 million is May 27. Each County Judge should have received a certified letter from TxDOT notifying their county of the TIF application process and the timeframe … [Read more...] about TIF Grant Program
Preservation of Texas’ historic county courthouses fared well in the 86th Legislative Session. The $25 million appropriation for the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) Round XI grant cycle was the largest in 12 years. In addition, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 496 by Sen. Charles Perry and Rep. Andrew Murr. The bill amends … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Earmark $25 Million for Courthouse Preservation Program
