Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
During the Regular Session of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Rep. Burt R. Solomons filed House Joint Resolution 56 (HJR 56) calling for the prohibition of unfunded mandates. Oldham County Judge Don R. Allred was there in person to offer his applause. “This was an important piece of legislation for counties,” recalled Allred, a past president of the County Judges and … [Read more...] about Unfunded Mandate Legislation
“Let me encourage each county to provide data for this survey so that we can accurately explain how unfunded and partially funded mandates affect local governmental bodies and taxpayers.” Chuck Statler, Taylor County Commissioner, CJCAT Immediate Past President The Unfunded Mandate Survey was created to help explain the cost of unfunded and underfunded mandates on property tax … [Read more...] about 2020 Unfunded Mandate Survey
“Let me encourage each county to provide data for this survey so that we can accurately explain how unfunded and partially funded mandates affect local governmental bodies and taxpayers.” CJCAT President Chuck Statler, Taylor County Commissioner The Unfunded Mandate Survey was created to help explain the cost of unfunded and underfunded mandates on property tax payers. The … [Read more...] about 2020 Unfunded Mandates Survey
“Let me encourage each county to provide data for this survey so that we can accurately explain how unfunded and partially funded mandates affect local governmental bodies and taxpayers.” CJCAT President Chuck Statler, Taylor County Commissioner The Unfunded Mandate Survey was created to help explain the cost of unfunded and underfunded mandates on property tax … [Read more...] about 2020 Unfunded Mandate Survey
What is County Government? In the State of Texas, county government is a unit of state government often referred to as “an arm of the state.” However, county government also acts as a unit of local government. Consequently, county governments in Texas perform two basic functions: Carry out administrative and judicial responsibilities for the State of Texas. Carry out … [Read more...] about What You Wish Your Constituents Knew About County Government, the County Budget, and the Property Tax
