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The Business Magazine of Texas County Government. Official Publication of the Judges & Commissioners Association of Texas. RTs and Mentions are not endorsments.

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House Bill 3512, effective Sept. 1, 2025, requires annual AI training for local government employees and officials who use computers for at least 25 percent of their duties.

Learn more at the link in our bio.

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92nd Annual South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference! Read the full conference report in our upcoming August issue.

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Saddle Up And Lead: Discussing coastal and stormwater leadership during the final day of the 92nd Annual STCJA Conference.

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Congratulations to the 2026-27 South Texas Association Officers: Atascosa County Commissioner Mark Gillespie, Cameron County Commissioner David Garza, Medina County Judge Keith Lutz, and Jim Wells County Judge Pete Trevino Jr.

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The North & East Texas Conference will take place July 20–23 in Montgomery County at the Margaritaville Lake Resort on Lake Conroe.

Learn about session topics at the link in our bio.

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2026 South Texas Association Past Presidents' Luncheon: Thank you for your servant leadership!

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In 2025, Wise County launched a pilot program to explore AI in county government. It has since grown into an internal platform used by public safety and support departments, with plans to expand.

Read more at the link in our bio.

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The Department of Justice has extended the deadline for counties to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act regulations pertaining to county websites and mobile apps.

Is your county website compliant? To learn more about the rules and regulations, click the link in our bio.

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SPONSORED CONTENT: All county election results in one place. After the 2026 Primary Runoff Election, check out TAC's County Elections Database: https://t.co/w2HkvdvOGK

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Municipal utility districts (MUDs) present a myriad of concerns including over-development and use of limited resources. The CJCAT passed a resolution asking for more local control of MUDs for all counties.

Read more at the link in our bio.

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Listen to the latest news in grassroots government at https://t.co/LgyAKBe8ZK. New episode available each week.

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Since 2019, some county officials have completed required cybersecurity training. A 2025 law now expands this to all officials and employees with access to government systems.

Learn more at the link in our bio.

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About 270 County Judges and Commissioners met in Wichita County April 21–24 to discuss local government issues. A packed session covered tax abatement negotiations and data centers. Read more at the link in our bio.

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Take a sneak peek at our next issue, available June 1st at https://t.co/f4ydWzadJ1.

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On Jan. 12, 2027, the 90th Texas Legislature convenes. As CJCAT Legislative Committee Chairman, Victoria County Judge Ben Zeller will help deliver the county message at the Capitol.

Hear more from Judge Zeller at the link in our bio.

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Thank you to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

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Did you know? Maverick County, established in 1856, was named after Samuel Augustus Maverick, whose independent legacy inspired the word “maverick.” That spirit lives on at the Historic Maverick County Courthouse.

Read more at the link in our bio.

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Key Concept: Passing the county budget is a core duty of Commissioners Courts, guided by Texas law. This month, we explain whether counties can carry over or transfer unexpended funds. Read more at the link in our bio.

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Counties have no groundwater regulatory authority and limited land use authority, yet water preservation is vital to their economic future. In May’s “From the General Counsel,” Jim Allison explains how Commissioners Courts can influence water policy. Read more on our website.

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SPONSORED CONTENT: TAC will be accepting applications for our Leadership 254 program June 1-July 6 for the 2027-2028 cohort. County officials will learn to overcome limitations and advance their skills. Learn more at https://t.co/EZ5g7PmCO1