Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
“All of our County Judges have put aside county lines, while risking their personal health, in the interest of saving lives in the entire region, all while working to balance this response with their duties within their own jurisdiction, which is no small task in itself. We hope to defeat this virus and to one day look back at it as a battle fought and won by Texans who … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Pandemic
The Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Investment Advisory Committee approved $50 million for the year 2013 tobacco settlement distribution, the same as the previous year’s amount. According to the distribution report published by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), 158 counties received just under $6 million in reimbursements. Under the terms of a … [Read more...] about 158 Counties Receive $6 Million in Tobacco Money
The Hardin County Courthouse was erected in 1959 in a Modern style as designed by Dickson, Dickson & Associates. Hardin County was created in 1858 with Hardin as the county seat. However, establishment of the railroad led citizens to successfully push for relocation to Kountze in 1887. The interesting story behind the demise of the inaugural county capitol … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Hardin County Courthouse
