County Magazine

Sept./Oct. 2018

2018 TAC Legislative Conference in photos

Features

Classical Revival Courthouses of Texas

This style of architecture is rooted in classic antiquity

2018 TAC Legislative Conference

More than 500 county officials and staff from across the state gathered in Austin Aug. 29-31 for TAC’s annual Legislative Conference

The Long Road to Recovery

County judges look back at Hurricane Harvey, the lessons learned and the changes needed

COUNTY INFORMATION PROGRAM

What are Orphaned Wells and Where Can We Find Them?

Studies have shown that unattended wells can leak methane and other contaminants into groundwater and create other environmental problems.

Tim Brown

County Information Senior Analyst

FEATURES

2018 TAC Legislative Conference

More than 500 county officials and staff from across the state gathered in Austin Aug. 29-31 for TAC’s annual Legislative Conference

Joel Nihlean

VOICES OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Voices of County Government - Sheriff Brian Hawthorne

County government officials are as diverse as the Texans who elect them, coming from every background imaginable. In this issue we talk with Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne

County magazine

FEATURES

The Long Road to Recovery

County judges look back at Hurricane Harvey, the lessons learned and the changes needed

Jorjanna Price

CLIPBOARDS

New Risk Management Services Staff

New Risk Management Services Staff

County magazine

CLIPBOARDS

Bridging the Mental Health Gap

Bridging the Mental Health Gap

Aurora Flores

TAC Legislative Manager

CLIPBOARDS

TAC Rolls Out New Website

TAC Rolls Out New Website

County magazine

STAFF REPORT

Restore What's Right

Heading into the 86th legislative session, it is essential that we stand together on the main issues that we all face.

Larry Gallardo

Hidalgo County Constable and TAC President

FEATURES

Classical Revival Courthouses of Texas

This style of architecture is rooted in classic antiquity

Liz Carmack

Sr. Communications Specialist

TAC Clipboard
LAST LOOK

Historic Shelby County Jail

The Shelby County Jail is an outstanding example of an 1880’s small town Texas county jail. It is a rarity among Texas jails of the 19th century precisely because it was designed at the same time as the county courthouse and by the same architect. The jail is now home to the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce. Photo by TAC County Relation Officer Alan Bristol. *