Texas County Progress

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

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Communicating the Cost of County Government

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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

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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

Major Issues of Legislative Session

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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