Every other year, an overlapping of events demonstrates the wide spectrum of responsibilities assigned to members of Commissioners Court. On April 20-23, 262 County Judges and Commissioners convened in Odessa to earn their required continuing education hours during the 92nd Annual West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference. Some of these same officials … [Read more...] about Highlights From Ector County
West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association
West Texas Conference Preview
92nd Annual West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference April 20-23 │ Marriott hotel and conference center│Odessa – Ector county Road grants, courthouse security, and county-related legislation are among the many topics to be covered at the Annual West Texas Conference April 20-23 in Ector County. Pending approval, Commissioners who attend every … [Read more...] about West Texas Conference Preview
Prevailing
Regional Association Navigates Pandemic
It was my distinct honor to serve as the president of the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association for 2019-2020. We have such a good Association of elected officials across the 118-county region that comprises the WTCJCA. I started my term as president at the annual conference in April of 2019, and it is quite a complex, far-reaching process to get to the finish … [Read more...] about Prevailing
Protect Our Associations
I would like to share with all of you a great concern, and hopefully a solution. The 86th Legislative Session was an eye-opener with a new vision of local control that is just not acceptable. No matter how long you have been in office, now is the time to reach out to your state representatives and local senators. Do not be intimidated, for the same people who elected you … [Read more...] about Protect Our Associations
Highlights From Potter County
West Texas Association Conference
By Julie Anderson Editor Sometimes a question is more like a lesson. The keynote speaker at the recent West Texas Association Conference presented two such questions: Who is the most ethical person you know? Now, how many people would name you? Judge Michael Keasler, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, elaborated on the qualities of ethical leadership during the opening … [Read more...] about Highlights From Potter County