Julie Anderson

In the State of Texas, county government is a unit of state government often referred to as “an arm of the state” or an administrative subdivision of the state. Texas counties must do those actions required by state law. In some cases, the state requires ... See more

As Texas turns the page to a New Year and looks toward the possibilities of 2026, I want to take this opportunity to recognize the remarkable people serving in counties across our state. This past year has not been an easy one; it seems no year is. County... See more

As we move into February, I want to highlight an individual who plays a vital role for counties across Texas: CJCAT Program Director Rick Thompson. While many focus on the legislative session once it begins, Rick’s work starts long before the first day at... See more

We have often discussed the outsized influence in our system of government of special interest groups funded by wealthy individuals and other entities. We have noted with disgust their unrestrained manipulation of social media to attack dedicated public s... See more

The Wharton County Courthouse was built in 1889 in a Second Empire style as designed by noted Texas architect Eugene Thomas Heiner. The county capitol was rededicated in 2007 following a restoration project that included the demolition of the 1940s additi... See more