Part Two in a series on the June 21 budget hearings before the Bowie County Commissioners Court.

By Susan Lindsey Staff Reporter

Pat McCoy says changes in state law and the anticipated number of elections requires an increase in his office’s upcoming year’s budget.

McCoy, Bowie County elections administrator, addressed the Bowie County Commissioners Court during their June 21 budget hearings. He is requesting a 56% overall increase, potentially taking his department’s operating budget from ...