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Texas County Progress

Texas County Progress

The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas

unfunded mandates

Unfunded Mandate Legislation: Past Efforts Lay Groundwork for Future Progress

May 1, 2018 by Sarah L

  By Julie Anderson, Editor An unfunded mandate is a state law or regulation that requires a local government to perform certain actions, with no money provided for fulfilling the requirements.   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 … [Read more...] about Unfunded Mandate Legislation: Past Efforts Lay Groundwork for Future Progress

Communicating the Cost of County Government

February 1, 2018 by Sarah L

Communicating the Cost of County Government Unfunded Mandates Survey Editor’s Note: This survey report was released last year as a communication tool to help explain the cost of unfunded and underfunded mandates on property taxpayers. In the coming months, counties will be contacted and survey data will be updated in preparation for the 86th Session of the Texas Legislature, … [Read more...] about Communicating the Cost of County Government

Keep Your Eye Out…For Unfunded Mandates, and Legislation to Prohibit Them

March 12, 2013 by Christi Stark

By Julie Anderson | Editor, County Progress Two years ago when Rep. Burt R. Solomons (R-Carrollton) filed House Joint Resolution 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,” stressed Allred, a past president of the County Judges … [Read more...] about Keep Your Eye Out…For Unfunded Mandates, and Legislation to Prohibit Them

Lawmakers File Bills to Prohibit Unfunded Mandates

March 1, 2011 by Sarah L

Lawmakers File Bills to Prohibit Unfunded Mandates CJCAT Leadership Calls for County Support   When Rep. Burt R. Solomons (R-Carrollton) filed House Joint Resolution 56 calling for the prohibition of unfunded mandates, CJCAT President Don R. Allred was on hand to offer his applause.             … [Read more...] about Lawmakers File Bills to Prohibit Unfunded Mandates

Major Issues of Legislative Session

April 4, 2005 by Sarah L

As the legislative session progresses, two major county issues are emerging. First, revenue caps and appraisal caps will be pushed at every opportunity by their supporters. Amendments will be proposed to every tax or appraisal bill to insert these state controls. Second, the Legislature will continue to propose unfunded mandates. Please continue your communication with … [Read more...] about Major Issues of Legislative Session

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