Throughout June’s four-day South Texas Conference, County Judges and Commissioners were applauded for their dedication and given even more tools to prepare them for continued public service. Some 300 officials convened on South Padre Island June 24-27, 2024, where education topics included county roads and right of way authority, subdivision regulations, grant seeking … [Read more...] about South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association 2024 Conference
Public Service
The Price of Public Service
Our democratic republic depends upon citizens willing to serve in public office, usually at a sacrifice to their own economic and personal welfare. This is certainly true at the county level, where dedicated officials perform their duties for minimal salaries. While Commissioners Courts may adjust county salaries, the 3.5 percent cap on annual property tax revenue prevents any … [Read more...] about The Price of Public Service