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Shelby County

Monuments of Justice: Shelby County Courthouse

January 1, 2021 by Sarah L

County Seat: Center * County Population: 25,448 (2010 Census)

    The Historic Shelby County Courthouse is the only Irish castle-style courthouse remaining in the United States. Designed by Irishman John Joseph Emmett Gibson, the county capitol was completed in 1885 and is a National Register Property. Gibson used castles in his native Ireland for inspiration, hence the turrets, towers, and a frame cupola. While the county conducts the … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Shelby County Courthouse

A Glimpse in the Life of Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison

March 9, 2020 by County Progress

Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their public lives giving us a fresh appreciation for the myriad of roles and responsibilities they shoulder every day. Our thanks to Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison for taking the time to visit with us.

  HISTORY: I am a lifelong resident of Shelby County. I was raised in the southeastern part of Shelby County in the middle of the Sabine National Forest on a 240-acre ranch. We raised cattle, horses, and 100,000 broiler chickens. Broiler chickens are raised for six to seven weeks and then processed for consumption. My mother managed the farm, and my father worked for … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison

What does the Recent Supreme Court Ruling in Shelby County v. Holder Actually Mean for Texas Counties?

October 1, 2013 by Christi Stark

By Robert T. Bass Allison, Bass & Associates, L.L.P. On June 25, 2013, the Supreme Court issued a long-awaited opinion on the Voting Rights Act, codified at 42 U.S.C.A. 1973.  The case was filed by Shelby County, Alabama, seeking a declaratory judgment that Sections 4 and 5 of the Voting Rights Act were facially unconstitutional, and further sought a permanent … [Read more...] about What does the Recent Supreme Court Ruling in Shelby County v. Holder Actually Mean for Texas Counties?

158 Counties Receive $6 Million in Tobacco Money

July 1, 2013 by Christi Stark

The Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Investment Advisory Committee approved $50 million for the year 2013 tobacco settlement distribution, the same as the previous year’s amount. According to the distribution report published by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), 158 counties received just under $6 million in reimbursements. Under the terms of a … [Read more...] about 158 Counties Receive $6 Million in Tobacco Money

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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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