Upon taking their oaths of office, a slate of newly elected officials will join their veteran colleagues in a state-county partnership designed by the Texas Constitution. The March issue of County Progress Magazine will be dedicated to the newest members of Commissioners Court and will feature our special County Government 101 Section. Since Texas Legislature will already be in … [Read more...] about 89th Texas Legislature
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Strengthening Legislative Relationships
The legislative districts in the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate have been drawn to produce predictable results according to party affiliation. Using computer modeling, the boundaries are manipulated to ensure a “safe” district for either a Republican or Democratic candidate. Consequently, the district representation is determined by the March primary, not … [Read more...] about Strengthening Legislative Relationships