Midland County

Fine and Fee Collection

June 8, 2020 by Sarah L

Challenging Times Call for Examination of Revenue Sources

Throughout 2019, local governments dependent upon the property tax carefully followed the progress of Senate Bill 2, passed by the 86th Texas Legislature and signed by the governor last June. Property taxes are the primary funding source for Texas counties, and S.B. 2 reduces this funding potential. “Maximizing additional revenue sources will be essential,” said Jim … [Read more...] about Fine and Fee Collection

The Field’s Edge

March 16, 2020 by Sarah L

Midland County Commissioner Randy Prude first learned of The Field’s Edge and its mission to serve the homeless about two years ago. The vision actually began years earlier when a young couple was invited to Church Under the Bridge, a local street church in Midland. John-Mark Echols and his then-girlfriend Briana had absolutely no understanding of homelessness and were very … [Read more...] about The Field’s Edge