Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their public lives. Our thanks to Brazoria County Commissioner Ryan Cade for taking the time to visit with us. bit.ly/commissioner-c…

The Tyler County Courthouse was built in 1891 in an Italian Renaissance style. countyprogress.com/tyler-co/

The Texas Legislature has delegated counties and municipalities the power to appoint one physician as the county health authority within their jurisdiction. countyprogress.com/county-focus-h…

The CJCAT and County Progress are developing a series of articles to “tell the story” behind Association Resolutions. Our March issue addresses state funding for county roads. countyprogress.com/res-spotlight-…

County Judges and Commissioners are invited to Wichita County April 21-24 for the yearly meeting of the West Texas Association. bit.ly/WT-2026

National County Government Month is coming up in April! Engaging with local students is one of many suggestions in the NCGM Toolkit. Hardin County Commissioner Chris Kirkendall recently arranged a full day at the courthouse for a group of local seniors. bit.ly/Hardin-Hosts-S…

Who sets the salaries of elected officials and county employees? See what the statutes have to say in our March installment of Key Concept. countyprogress.com/setting-salari…

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"Getting the chance to speak to and observe our local officials was an experience that I won’t soon forget." - Legacy Christian Academy Senior following field trip to the Hardin County Courthouse. countyprogress.com/hardin-hosts-s…

Understanding other offices within county government equips Commissioners Courts, especially when it comes to budgeting the necessary resources to best serve the taxpayers. Our March issue takes a look at the tax assessor-collector. bit.ly/assess-collect…

"In addition to my continued advocacy for mental health funding and preventive health access, I will be a fierce proponent for colon cancer screenings.” Bexar County Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores, following her diagnosis of colon cancer. bit.ly/colonoscopies-…

"In today’s environment, where information travels fast and details are often lost, educating the public on the basics of county government is not optional; it is an essential part of effective leadership." CJCAT President Kirk Frye countyprogress.com/trust-communic…

"Each elected official could work alone in a silo and probably be somewhat effective, but by communicating with each other, we are able to efficiently serve our constituents." Guest Columnist John R. Ames, Dallas County Tax Assessor-Collector

Alfred Giles used a combination of Renaissance Revival and Romanesque styles to fashion the Webb County Courthouse, completed in 1909. countyprogress.com/webb-county-ch/

"In recent years, counties have expanded their use of county road use agreements to repair roads and bridges damaged by overweight loads." CJCAT Senior General Counsel Jim Allison *** Read more at countyprogress.com/road-use-agree…

County Judges and Commissioners are invited to Wichita County April 21-24 for the yearly meeting of the West Texas Association. bit.ly/WT-2026

The CJCAT and County Progress are developing a series of articles to “tell the story” behind Association Resolutions. Our April issue addresses juvenile funding. countyprogress.com/juvenile-fundi…

With the help of veteran County Judges and Commissioners, County Progress updates and publishes an article every year to help explain the basics of county government to your constituents. countyprogress.com/explaining-the…