A Dem Sweep in Travis County Commissioners Court?

Four vie for a shot at Commissioners Court's last red seat

"...flip the lone GOP-held seat on the Travis County Commissioners Court, as Precinct 3 incumbent Gerald Daugherty steps down..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Lehmberg Visits Commissioners Court

D.A. and staff discuss possible responses to Perry's PIU veto

"...Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg offered testimony at Commissioners Court this morning, accompanied by TCDA staff members discussing..."

June 18, 2013 News Post by Michael King

The Range War at Commissioners Court

Officials choose up sides over law firm's proposal to privatize tax collections

"...could be unprecedented in the realm of local public-private courtships, Oden's firm has fashioned a sort of quid pro..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Roads to Commissioners Court ...

The Chronicle handicaps at the county races.

"...think that running for re-election to the Travis County Commissioners Court is harder than it really is. During the..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Commissioners Court: Precincts 1, 2, and 4

Pct. 1: Davis vs. Parker

"...in the past four years. But many watching the Commissioners Court races agree that the Pct. 1 job could..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature

Commissioners Court to Decide Next Step in Proposed Public Defender’s Office

May 7 vote scheduled to approve grant proposal to fund new indigent defense office

"...On Tuesday, May 7, Travis County Commissioners Court is scheduled to vote on whether to approve..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Bob Libal Launches Bid for Commissioners Court

Former Grassroots Leadership executive director challenges Brigid Shea in 2022 Dem primary

"...of Grassroots Leadership, announced his run for Travis County Commissioners Court yesterday, challenging Brigid Shea in the Democratic primary..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

SH 45: The Road to Commissioners Court?

Karen Huber and Gerald Daugherty face off over a highway in southwestern Travis County

"...campaign to retake the Travis County Precinct 3 Com­mis­sioners Court seat to the construction (and current lack) of State..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Commissioners Court: Incumbents Stay Put

Some precinct returns reflect red discontent in blue county

"...County voters Tuesday returned three Demo­cratic incumbents to the Commissioners Court, with County Judge Sam Biscoe and commissioners Sarah..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Commissioners Court: A Flood of Planning

Travis County takes up the Onion Creek flood plan, and other regional matters

"...Resources Executive Manager Joe Gieselman told the Travis Co. Commissioners Court Tuesday that the release of the U.S. Army..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Commissioners Court Puts Women’s Jail on Ice

Vote delays moving forward with design for at least a year

"...On Tuesday, June 15, the Travis County Commissioners Court voted to delay moving forward with the design..."

June 18, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Commissioners Court Gets Trashy

Commissioner Davis fights further landfill expansion in eastern Travis County

"...The Travis Co. Commissioners Court was talking trash again Tuesday, discussing, but declining..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Williamson County Commissioners Court Ends Hutto Contract

No guarantee facility will close; contract expires in 2019

"...Williamson County Commissioners voted 4-1 today to end its contract with ICE..."

June 26, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Commissioners Court Candidates Get Early Start on Democratic Primary

In Western Travis, it's almost 2020

"...his western Precinct 3 seat on the Travis County Commissioners Court. Three have declared – Sheri Soltes, Ann Howard,..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Commissioners Court Candidates Take On Property Taxes

Hopefuls share philosophical approaches to government

"...as the Precinct 2 representative on the Travis County Commissioners Court have nuanced takes on many of the important..."

Dec. 27, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Travis Co. Jail Immigration Fracas Hits Commissioners Court

County officials claim they never dreamed jail arrangement with feds would cause such a fuss

"...Travis County Commissioners Court convened long past quitting time Tuesday afternoon to..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Travis County Commissioners Court: New and Old

Jeff Travillion, Gerald Daugherty cruise to Tuesday victories

"...be both change and continuity on the Travis County Commissioners Court. In Precinct 1, retiring Commissioner Ron Davis will..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Williamson County Commissioners Court Ends Hutto Contract

No guarantee facility will close; contract expires in 2019

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Early Returns for Commissioners Court

Incumbents safe so far

Nov. 2, 2010 News Post by Amy Smith

Travis County Prosecutor to Fill County Court of Law Judicial Seat

County Commissioners selected Dimple Malhotra by a 4-0 vote

"...Violence Unit, has been selected to fill the County Court at Law No. 4 judicial seat, vacated by Judge..."

Oct. 8, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

A Question of Compassion for Travis County's Family Violence Court

A woman alleged rape. The man she accused went free. Should his attorney run our court?

"...election as the judge of Travis County's family violence court – tried to circumvent state rape shield laws. Now..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Defense Bar Faults Court-at-Law 4 on Backlog, Impartiality

Interim judge of family violence court responds to questions

"...to Dimple Malhotra (appointed interim judge for Travis County Court-at-Law No. 4 after Mike Denton stepped down to run..."

Dec. 4, 2019 News Post by Michael King

County Court Tightens Up Mass Gatherings

Stricter regulations hit Travis County’s outdoor music events

"...The County Commissioners Court voted in support of new statutes to the..."

Aug. 11, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Family Court Feud: Public Defenders for CPS Cases?

Two civil court judges hope to ensure better legal representation for indigent families

"...Travis Co. Civil Court Judges Darlene Byrne and Jeanne Meurer have proposed forming..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

WilCo Budget War Goes to Appeals Court

Constable, county at odds over timing and legality of funding cuts

"...Attorney Steve Ackley delivered oral arguments before the 3rd Court of Appeals in the matter of Griffin v. Birkman,..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Despite Concern, Commissioners Proceed With Two Finalists for County Judge

Advocates hope the next CC4 judge understands the intersections of sexual assault and family violence

"...The Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, Sept. 24, voted to move ahead..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Naked Court Report: From the Gilded Halls of Williamson County

Disorder in the courthouse

"...Williamson Co. commissioners' latest stab at gentility and order appears to be..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

WilCo Court Fight

Suit claims commissioners gutted constable's budget after it had already been adopted, in order to transfer mental-health duties from constable's precinct to sheriff's office

"...evidence in Griffin's current lawsuit against the Williamson Co. Commissioners Court. The suit claims that the court gutted Griffin's..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Longtime Commissioners Face Challenges From Their Left

In the hot seats

"...In the races for Travis County Commissioners Court Precincts 2 and 4, two strong challengers face..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Up From the Slime – Commissioners Push for Water Quality Rules

Interim county development rules leave everyone dissatisfied

"...of developers as it oozed toward the Travis Co. Commissioners' Court. It was … the Travis County interim water..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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