Special to the Herald
State Rep. Joe Heflin, D-Crosbyton, was presented the Outstanding Service Award by the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT) at the organization’s annual conference last month in Corpus Christi. Heflin’s work on wind farm and other economic development projects during this year’s 81st Legislative session was cited as one of the primary reasons for the award.
State Rep. Joe Heflin, D-Crosbyton, (right) is presented the County Judges and Commissioners of Texas Outstanding Service Award by CJCAT President Terry Simpson during the CJCAT annual meeting Oct. 5-8 in Corpus Christi.(Courtesy photo) “The leadership and support of Rep. Heflin was essential to the passage of our economic development legislation to continue wind farms and other projects,” said Jim Allison, general counsel to CJCAT. “His knowledge of county government issues is an invaluable asset to counties and our taxpayers.” In receiving the award, Heflin said, “I want to thank you very much for this honor. It is always gratifying to be recognized for efforts that truly benefit not only my district, but the State of Texas as a whole. As a former county judge, I have always enjoyed my work with the county judges and commissioners across the state, and that makes this award especially meaningful to me.” Before his election to the Texas Legislature in 2006, Heflin served five years as county judge in Crosby County. CJCAT named Heflin its Legislator of the Year after his first term in the Texas House and he also was honored with the Sam Seale Award of Excellence by the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association. The Texas Association of Counties gave Heflin the Friend of County Government Award and he was presented a Distinguished Legislative Service Award by the Texas Municipal League. CJCAT is a statewide organization with more than 1,200 active members that promotes the interests of county government, through providing the opportunity for continuing education and active participation in governmental affairs, particularly the state legislature. Heflin represents Texas House District 85, which includes Borden, Glasscock and Howard Counties. He may be reached at his Capitol Office in Austin at 512-463-0604; his district office in Crosbyton at 806-675-1583; or in Big Spring at 432-213-2897.
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