Texas county extension agent

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County extension agent is an elected position in the state of Texas according to the state's constitution

[edit] Election

There are 248 counties, out of 254, that have commissioners court-appointed county extension agents who serve and who cover all of the counties. [1] If the candidate has only a Bachelor's degree, they must complete a relevant Master's degree within seven years of employment.

[edit] Government roles

The duties of the extension agent varies from county to county, where residents decided what they should do for them in citizen-led program councils and program committees. [1] These are skilled educators under the Texas Cooperative Extension (TCE), trained to enrich communities through public programs related to the broad areas of food and fiber systems, environment, natural resources, family and consumer sciences, 4-H and youth development, and community economic development. [1]

[edit] Position overview

These specialists provide quality, relevant outreach and continuing education programs and services to the people of Texas.[2]

[edit] Transparency

[edit] Taxpayer-funded lobbying

There are several specialized associations for the county extension agents, such as the Texas County Agricultural Agents Association and the Texas County Agricultural Agents Association, which are taxpayer-funded lobbying organizations.

[edit] External links


[edit] References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Description of County Offices, County Extension Agent
  2. ↑ Texas statute, Government Code 405


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