Are county employees and elected and appointed officials required by law to complete artificial intelligence (AI) training? MAIN REFERENCE POINTS: Texas Government Code Section 772.012 Section 2054.003 Section 2054.5191 Section 2054.5193 TALKING POINTS: Senate Bill 1964 passed by the 89th Texas Legislature defines an artificial intelligence (AI) system … Continue Reading about Artificial Intelligence
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Wise County AI Exploratory Program
Pilot Project Leads to Active Use
Last year, the Wise County Commissioners Court launched a nine-month pilot program to help officials determine how Artificial Intelligence (AI) could support county … Continue Reading about Wise County AI Exploratory Program
Simex ART 1000: Asphalt Repair Technology
Regenerate Asphalt. Restore Roads. Reduce Costs.
The Simex ART 1000 is a patented asphalt regeneration attachment engineered to restore deteriorated road surfaces by reusing 100% of the existing asphalt directly … Continue Reading about Simex ART 1000: Asphalt Repair Technology
Resolution Spotlight: Municipal Utility Districts
A municipal utility district (MUD) is a state governmental entity that provides utility services to designated areas. A MUD may be created by the Texas Legislature … Continue Reading about Resolution Spotlight: Municipal Utility Districts
2026 West Texas Conference Highlights
Some 270 County Judges and Commissioners convened in Wichita County April 21-24 to study the latest issues affecting grassroots government. The West Texas Conference … Continue Reading about 2026 West Texas Conference Highlights
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A Note From Your Legislative Chairman
Election season is here again with signs of the upcoming runoff elections popping up everywhere from roadsides to Facebook to our mailboxes. I urge you to engage because your participation is critical, as this … Continue Reading about A Note From Your Legislative Chairman
Budget Funds
Can a county carry over unexpended budget funds or transfer budget funds? MAIN REFERENCE POINTS Local Government Code Section 111.004 Local Government Code Section 111.010 TALKING POINTS: Section … Continue Reading about Budget Funds