The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
It is an honor and privilege to serve as president of the Tax Assessor-Collectors Association of Texas (TACA). The office of the Tax Assessor-Collector is the most frequently visited office in the county with a wide array of responsibility and accountability. It is also the most rewarding position in county government because of interaction with […]
Throughout the challenges of the last few years, Commissioners Courts have shown time and again what it takes to keep “Texas Counties at Their Best,” the theme of the 2018 Annual State Conference. The County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas convened in Montgomery County Oct. 8-11, where officials discussed the latest topics affecting grassroots […]
Montgomery County’s 1936 Moderne-style courthouse, built of limestone, has been remodeled, renovated and expanded. Four courthouses preceded this current temple of justice. The city of Montgomery, the county’s initial seat, was home to the first three courthouses. County business was first conducted in a two-room log cabin built in 1838. In 1842, the county built […]
County Collection Efforts Reap Big Dividends The collection of fines and fees is fast becoming a preferred method of increasing county revenues without increasing taxes. In addition, such programs bring the added benefit of improved compliance with court orders. Counties can opt to set up an in-house collections program or can hire a law firm […]
