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    CRO Quarterly Newsletter

    Q4 Edition

    News Article | November 01, 2024

    As the CRO flies

    County Relations Officers during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October
    Your County Relations Officers showed their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. From left are Rhita Koches, Jay Mayden, Alan Bristol and Tramer Woytek.


    Tramer Woytek, TAC's Judicial Resource Liaison and County Relations Officer

    I'm Tramer Woytek, TAC's Judicial Resource Liaison and County Relations Officer, covering South Texas. I served as the Lavaca County Judge for close to a decade (2011-2020) and Justice of the Peace for six years (2004-2011). I'm also a proud veteran of the Lavaca County Sheriff's office (1994-2004) and taught for the Texas Justice Court Training Center and TAC. I had the pleasure of being appointed by the Texas Supreme Court to be a commissioner on the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct.


    Congratulations

    Thank you for all that you do for your communities. We know that being in a leadership role isn't always the easiest. That's why TAC is here to help, with a staff of over 200, including many former county officials who understand your job. We offer the best customer service and timely information to support you and your community. We're Stronger Together.

    Texas Counties Delivers

    Learning about county government doesn't have to be dry. Texas Counties Deliver breaks down roles and responsibilities by office in an interesting way by offering quizzes, activity books, podcasts and more. These materials have been used in various school districts to teach students about county government.

    Why this is important: It makes learning fun.

    Action item: Check out our award-winning content at texascountiesdeliver.org.

    Planning Calendar

    One of our most popular resources for county officials is our annual planning calendar. It's filled with reminders of key processes and deadlines mandated by law, including the budget cycle, tax rate planning, required monthly reports and the salary grievance calendar.

    Why this is important: Stay informed about key dates.

    Action item: If you haven't received your calendar or want extra copies, reach out to TAC Membership.

    2025 events reminder

    We're committed to providing the educational services you need. Some events are hybrid, while others are either online or in person. TAC's most popular annual events are the County Management and Risk Conference, the County Tech Conference and the Legislative Conference. Check our website to learn more about these events as well as others.

    Why this is important: Stay up to date with requirements based on your office and earn CE credits.

    Action item: Visit county.org/education-and-events/calendar-of-events.

    Who to call

    Need support? Reach out to TAC departments and professionals through our Who to Contact page.

    Why this is important: You're busy. You need answers quickly. This tool helps you connect efficiently.

    Action item: Visit county.org/who-to-contact-at-tac.