Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
As we close the doors on a year dominated by the global pandemic, we move into a legislative session that will be overshadowed by COVID’s impact and continued threat. Budgetary impacts and establishing appropriate health protocols will make it very difficult to advocate for local interests. It is in times like these that Texans lean on our resourcefulness and focus on … [Read more...] about Educated Perspective
As a 37-year resident of Odessa and now Ector County’s chief administrative officer, County Judge Debi Hays is proud of the contribution the Permian Basin makes not only to the Lone Star State, but to the nation. In fact, she has the statistics at her fingertips: “The Permian Basin is the epicenter of energy production in Texas and serves a critical role in literally … [Read more...] about Ector County Judge to Lead Freight Plan Committee
By Julie Anderson, Editor What does it take these days to fill your Commissioners Courtroom? How do you draw a crowd, attract an audience, inspire interest? Matagorda County Judge Nate McDonald might put it like this: Create a magnet. After months of negotiations, after preparing, planning and strategizing, Bay City is set to welcome such a magnet, one that will attract … [Read more...] about Rousing Applause: Matagorda Court Brings Audience to its Feet; Yearlong Effort Lands Pipe Mill, Billion-Dollar Investment
Counties Seek Solutions as Roadways Crumble It’s not every day that county government makes the Wall Street Journal. However, on July 27 one of the country’s largest newspapers shared with its readership the emerging plight of Texas counties both blessed and challenged by the oil and gas industry. DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler was quoted in the article titled, “Drilling … [Read more...] about Energy Boom = Road Bust
Motor Fluids Recycling Program Continues to Gain Momentum Back in January 1998, the Victoria County Commissioners Court entertained a request from three sixth-graders who wanted to begin a motor fluids recycling program. The court gave its approval, and away they went. In some instances, that would be … [Read more...] about Don’t Be Crude
