“Being a County Commissioner is already a full-time job without engaging the Legislature, but it’s critical for Austin to know what problems look like on the ground in our communities,” said Comal Commissioner Jen Crownover. “That’s why this workshop series is important. If we want to protect our communities and encourage responsible development, we have to be able to navigate the Texas Legislature on behalf of our constituents.” Last week, more than 40 County officials and staff representing nine counties across the Hill Country gathered for a County-to-County Coalition meeting in New Braunfels to share key takeaways from 2025’s busy state legislative session.