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 Taylor County Commissioner Chuck Statler for taking the time to visit with us. HISTORY: Watching […]
County Government and Social Media: Officials Share Varied Perspectives
By Julie Anderson, Editor According to Business Insider, a U.S. business and technology website, during the second quarter of 2013, Facebook logged some 198 million monthly users on average, with Twitter recording 49 million monthly active users on average, all in the United States (http://www.businessinsider.com/). What does this mean to Texas county government? Are newspapers, […]
158 Counties Receive $6 Million in Tobacco Money
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 historic […]
Why Stop In? Featuring: Taylor County
Welcome to Taylor County, where we offer you small-town friendliness with big-city amenities. The county is some 900 square miles filled with diversity in landscape, culture, history, business and recreation. Our rich history is detailed at The Grace Museum, Frontier Texas, 12th Armored Division Memorial, Merkel Museum, and Buffalo Gap Historic Village. Area galleries showcase […]
Open Meetings
KEY CONCEPT: Open Meetings KEY QUESTION: What are the general statutory regulations regarding Commissioners Court meetings? MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Texas Government Code Chapter 551, The Open Meetings Act TALKING POINTS: The Open Meetings Act provides public access to meetings of governmental bodies – such as the commissioners court – except for those […]
