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Lynn County

Courthouse Trails: Lynn County Courthouse

February 27, 2023 by Sarah L

County Seat: Tahoka

    In 1876, the Texas Legislature created Lynn County, which organized in 1903 with Tahoka as the county seat. A two-story, frame structure served as the courthouse until citizens approved a bond election for the current building in July of 1915.       Designed by William M. Rice and built by A.Z. Rogers, the three-story building with a full basement housed courtrooms, … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails: Lynn County Courthouse

Courthouse Conversation

January 20, 2020 by County Progress

County Judges Share Experiences with State Courthouse Grant Program

You may have heard about the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program, the Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) award-winning matching grants program that helps counties restore historic courthouses. But we wanted you to hear directly from participants. Recently, we asked County Judges from across the state to provide honest feedback about what it was like to fully restore … [Read more...] about Courthouse Conversation

Why Stop In Lynn County???

April 4, 2005 by admin

Standing sentry in the center of the town square of Tahoka for 88 years, the Lynn County Courthouse has long provided a unique historical aspect to the county that celebrated its 100th year in 2003. Tall columns frame the front fa?ade of the courthouse, built in 1916. Lynn County was named for Alamo defender George Washington Lynn in the legislative act of Aug. 21, 1876; the … [Read more...] about Why Stop In Lynn County???

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Dates of Interest for the 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature

Official deadlines will be set when the House and Senate adopt their rules, but until then, the Texas Legislative Council Drafting Manual provides the following general calendar: 

Bill pre-filing began:  Nov. 14, 2022 

1st day of session:  Jan. 10, 2023 

60-day bill filing deadline:  March 10, 2023  

Adjournment sine die:  May 29, 2023 

Post-session 20-day deadline for governor to sign or veto:  June 18, 2023 

Effective date (91st day after adjournment):  Aug. 28, 2023

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