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    Dawson County

    2020 Census Population

    Population: 12456
    County seat: Lamesa

    Health & Employee Benefits - Northwest Region

    Kathy Davenport
    Employee Benefits Consultant
    Stacey Bruington, CWP
    Wellness Consultant
    Erik Casarez
    Employee Benefits Specialist

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    Alan Bristol
    CRO for Far West, West & Central Texas

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    David Whitis
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    Steve Owens
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    Stephen Sanchez
    Claims Examiner | Auto Physical Damage
    Mary Briseno
    Claims Litigation Examiner | Public Officials & Law Enforcement Liability
    Andrea Beard
    Liability Claims Program Supervisor | All Regions
    Brett Anderson
    Property and Auto Claims Program Supervisor | All Regions
    Victoria Lopez
    Claims Support Specialist | All Lines
    Itzel Uvalle
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    Dawson County

    2020 Census Population

    Population: 12456
    County seat: Lamesa
    Agriculture Code 12.0271(a)(1) Rural Economic Development and Investment Program Not more than 75,000
    Agriculture Code 12.046(a)(2) Texas Rural Investment Fund Less than 200,000
    Alcoholic Beverage Code 106.115(b-1) Attendance at Alcohol Awareness Course; License Suspension 75,000 or less
    Alcoholic Beverage Code 108.56(b)(1) Dry Areas 250,000 or less
    Alcoholic Beverage Code 108.56(b)(4) Dry Areas 250,000 or less
    Alcoholic Beverage Code 28.101(a)(2) Public Consumption Less than 65,000
    Alcoholic Beverage Code 28.19(e)(2) Sales at Temporary Location Less than 65,000
    Alcoholic Beverage Code 31.06(a)(2) Public Consumption Less than 65,000
    Civil Practice & Remedies Code 15.0151(a) Certain Political Subdivisions 100,000 or less
    Civil Practice & Remedies Code 34.0445(g)(2) Persons Eligible to Purchase Real Property Less than 250,000
    Code of Criminal Procedure 1.051(c )(1) Right to representation by counsel Less than 250,000
    Code of Criminal Procedure 1.051(i) Right to representation by counsel Less than 250,000;250,000 or more
    Code of Criminal Procedure 103.004(c ) Disposition of Collected Money Less than 50,000
    Code of Criminal Procedure 104.004(b) Extraordinary Costs of Prosecution Less than 50,000
    Code of Criminal Procedure 2.123(a) Adjunct Police Officers Under 200,000
    Code of Criminal Procedure 2.21(g) Duty of Clerks Less than 2.5 million
    Code of Criminal Procedure 2A.155(d) Clerks Disposal of Certain Exhibits Less than 2 million
    Code of Criminal Procedure 38.43(f) Evidence Containing Biological Material Less than 100,000
    Code of Criminal Procedure 42A.304(f)(4) Community Service Less than 50,000
    Code of Criminal Procedure 46B.084(a)(2) Proceedings on Return of Defendant to Court Less than 1.2 million or in a county with 4 million or more
    Code of Criminal Procedure 46B.084(a-1)(2) Proceedings on Return of Defendant to Court Less than 1.2 million or in a county with 4 million or more
    Code of Criminal Procedure 46B.084(d)(2) Proceedings on Return of Defendant to Court Less than 1.2 million or in a county with 4 million or more
    Education Code 1001.255(a)(1) Regulation of Certain Driver Education Instructors 50,000 or less
    Education Code 11.1513(g)(1) Employment Policy Less than 35,000
    Education Code 130.253(b) Branch Campus Maintenance Tax 150,000 or less
    Education Code 33.906(e)(2) Website Information Concerning Local Programs and Services Available to Assist Homeless Students Less than 50,000
    Education Code 37.011(a) Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program Greater than 125,000;Less than 125,000
    Education Code 38.060(a)(1) Coordination with Existing Providers in Certain Areas Not greater than 50,000
    Education Code 49.158(a)(3)(B) Limitation Less than 40,000
    Education Code 56.101(7) Definitions ("Rural County") Less than 50,000
    Education Code 61.9601 Definition ("Rural County") 50,000 or less
    Election Code 127.004(b)(2) Assistants to Tabulation Supervisor Less than 60,000
    Election Code 127.351(d) Randomized County Audits less than 300,000
    Election Code 172.024(a)(14)(B) Filing Fee (County Officials) Under 200,000
    Election Code 172.024(a)(15)(B) Filing Fee (Justice of the Peace) Under 200,000
    Election Code 18.013(a) Political Subdivision List in Certain Counties 25,000 or less
    Election Code 19.004(a)(2) Use of State Funds Restricted Less than 55,000
    Election Code 253.155(b)(2)(A) Contribution Limits Less than 250,000
    Election Code 253.157(a-2)(2)(B) Limit on Contribution by General-Purpose Committees 1 million or less
    Election Code 253.157(a-2)(3)(C) Limit on Contribution by General-Purpose Committees Less than 250,000
    Election Code 31.039(g) Salary; Staff; Operating Expenses 1.2 million or less that has an election administrator
    Election Code 32.002(a) Judges for County Election Over 500,000;500,000 or less
    Election Code 42.0051(a) Combining Certain Precincts Less than 1.2 million
    Election Code 42.006(b) Population Requirements Under 100,000
    Election Code 42.006(c) Population Requirements Under 50,000
    Election Code 42.007 Combining Incorporated and Unincorporated Territory 10,000 or more
    Election Code 61.013(a)(4) Access by Persons with Disabilities: Elections of Certain Political Subdivisions 10,000 or more but less than 20,000
    Election Code 85.065(a) Days and Hours for Voting: Temporary Branch in Less Populous County Under 100,000
    Family Code 107.025(a) Exception to Qualifications Required to Serve as Amicus Attorney in Certain Counties Less than 500,000
    Family Code 107.155(a) Exception to Qualifications Required to Conduct Adoption Evaluation Less than 500,000
    Government Code 1372.002(c)(1) Project Less than 100,000
    Government Code 1372.026(a)(4) Limitation on Amount of State Ceiling Available to Housing Finance Corporations Less than 100,000
    Government Code 2165.1061(a)(1) Space Allocation Plans; Transition Plans 75,000 or less
    Government Code 23.101(a)(8) Primary Priorities Less than 175,000
    Government Code 2303.406(d)(1) Enterprise Project Designation Less than 250,000
    Government Code 2306.6703(b)(2) Evaluation and Underwriting of Certain Applications Less than 1 million
    Government Code 27.051(f) Terms of Court; Place for Holding Court Less than 30,000
    Government Code 403.1042(b)(1) Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Investment Advisory Committee 50,000 or less
    Government Code 403.604(b)(4) Required Jobs and Investment Less than 100,000
    Government Code 41.203(b)(2) Amount of Transfer 8,500 or more and not more than 19,000
    Government Code 411.175(2) Procedures for Submitting Fingerprints 46,000 or less
    Government Code 419.909(a-1)(2)(A) Fire Safety Inspections Less than 100,000
    Government Code 434.032(b) Creation Less than 200,000
    Government Code 444.003(a) Composition; Terms Less than 50,000
    Government Code 485.043(a)(3) Eligibility for Rebate Less than 100,000
    Government Code 487.301(2)(A) Definitions 150,000 or less
    Government Code 487.551(2)(A) Definitions 50,000 or less
    Government Code 487.601(3)(A) Definitions Not greater than 50,000
    Government Code 487.751 Definitions Not more than 125,000
    Government Code 490G.001(2-a) Definitions Less than 60,000
    Government Code 490H.002(a)(10) Composition Less than 60,000
    Government Code 490H.002(a)(11) Composition Less than 60,000
    Government Code 490H.002(a)(8) Composition Less than 35,000
    Government Code 490H.002(a)(8-a) Composition (County Clerk) Less than 60,000
    Government Code 490H.002(a)(8-b) Composition (Sheriff) Less than 60,000
    Government Code 490H.002(a)(9) Composition Less than 60,000
    Government Code 51.501(c) Joint Clerks 5,415 to 5,515
    Government Code 511.004(a) Membership; Terms; Vacancies More than 35,000;35,000 or less
    Government Code 511.022(b)(7) Advisory Committee Less than 80,000
    Government Code 52.041(b) Appointment of Official Court Reporter 125,000 or less
    Government Code 52.041(c) Appointment of Official Court Reporter 125,000 or less
    Government Code 52.051(d)(1) Compensation of District Court Reporters Less than 1 million
    Government Code 526.0653(d) Guardianship Program Grant Requirements Less than 150,000
    Government Code 531.015 New Facilities in Certain Counties Less than 200,000
    Government Code 531.0991(h)(1) Grant Program for Mental Health Services Less than 100,000
    Government Code 531.0992(d-1)(1) Grant Program for Mental Health Services for Veterans and Their Families Less than 100,000
    Government Code 531.0993(c)(1) Grant Program to Reduce Recidivism, Arrest, and Incarceration Among Individuals With Mental Illness and to Reduce Wait Time for Forensic Commitment Less than 100,000
    Government Code 531.0993(d-1) Grant Program to Reduce Recidivism, Arrest, and Incarceration Among Individuals with Mental Illness and to Reduce Wait Time for Forensic Commitment Less than 250,000
    Government Code 531.125(d) Grants Less than 150,000
    Government Code 539.002(c) Grants for Establishment and Expansion of Community Collaborative Less than 250,000
    Government Code 547.0253(c)(1) Matching Contributions Required; Grant Conditions Less than 100,000
    Government Code 547.0257(b) Distributing and Allocating Appropriated Money Not greater than 250,000
    Government Code 547.0304(1) Matching Grant Conditions: Single Counties Less than 100,000
    Government Code 547.0305(1) Matching Grant Conditions: Multiple Counties Less than 100,000
    Government Code 547.0353(a)(1) Matching Contributions Required; Grant Conditions Less than 100,000
    Government Code 547.0360(a) Allocating Appropriated Money Less than 250,000
    Government Code 547A.0001(a)(2) Grants for Establishing and Expanding Community Collaboratives Less than 100,000
    Government Code 547A.0001(c) Grants for Establishing and Expanding Community Collaboratives Less than 250,000
    Government Code 547A.0005(c) Plan Required for Certain Community Collaborative Less than 100,000
    Government Code 552.3031(a)(1)(B) Electronic Submission of Request for Attorney General Decision Less than 150,000
    Government Code 57.002(c) Appointment of Interpreter or Cart Provider; Cart Provider List Less than 50,000
    Government Code 573.061(4)(A) General Exceptions Less than 35,000
    Health & Safety Code 117.052(a)(2) Appointment of Members Less than 50,000
    Health & Safety Code 12.137(b)(1) Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Administration Advisory Committee 50,000 or less
    Health & Safety Code 122.002(a) Health Unit in County With Population of Less Than 22,000 Less than 22,000
    Health & Safety Code 122.007(a) Establishment of Medical Clinics in Certain Counties Less than 20,000
    Health & Safety Code 122.007(d) Establishment of Medical Clinics in Certain Counties Less than 20,000
    Health & Safety Code 262.034(e)(1) Facilities and Services for Elderly and Disabled 225,000 or less
    Health & Safety Code 285.101(a)(1) Facilities and Services for Elderly and Disabled 35,000 or less
    Health & Safety Code 285.161(a) Tax Authorized 75,000 or less
    Health & Safety Code 286.023(d) Filing of Petition; Hearing; Ordering Election 75,000 or less
    Health & Safety Code 286.101(g) Expansion of District Territory 75,000 or less
    Health & Safety Code 286.171(a) Tax Authorized 75,000 or less
    Health & Safety Code 287.041(b) Board of Directors Less than 125,000
    Health & Safety Code 311.042(9)(B)(iv) Definitions Under 50,000
    Health & Safety Code 311.0455 Annual Report by the Department Under 50,000
    Health & Safety Code 311.046 Annual Report of Community Benefits Plan Under 50,000
    Health & Safety Code 311.081(a)(3) Applicability and Construction of Subchapter 50,000 or less
    Health & Safety Code 361.111(a)(2) Commission Shall Exempt Certain Municipal Solid Waste Management Facilities Less than 85,000
    Health & Safety Code 361.980(b)(2) Recycling Leadership Program Collection Report Less than 50,000
    Health & Safety Code 363.041(5) Composition of Advisory Council Less than 150,000
    Health & Safety Code 363.0616(a) Preparation of Regional Plan by Other Public Agency in Certain Regionst 10-county region with less than 300,000
    Health & Safety Code 368.012 County Licensing and Regulation Less than 375,000
    Health & Safety Code 382.018(d)(1)(B) Outdoor Burning of Waste and Combustible Material Less than 50,000
    Health & Safety Code 437.0201(d)(1) Regulation of Food at Farmers' Markets Under Temporary Food Establishment Permits Less than 50,000
    Health & Safety Code 437.0202(e )(1) Temperature Requirements for Food at Farmers' Markets Less than 50,000
    Health & Safety Code 487.601(3)(A) Definitions Not greater than 50,000
    Health & Safety Code 672.002(a) Establishment of Review Team Less than 50,000
    Health & Safety Code 771.058(a) Optional Participation in Plan 120,000 or less
    Health & Safety Code 771.058(d) Optional Participation in Plan 120,000 or less
    Health & Safety Code 771.151(7)(A) Definitions ("Rural Area") 50,000 or less
    Health & Safety Code 772.306(o) Board of Managers Less than 40,000
    Health & Safety Code 773.0045(a)(1) Temporary Exemptions for Emergency Medical Services Personnel Practicing in Rural Area 50,000 or less
    Health & Safety Code 773.1151(b) Use of Telemedicine Medical Service by Certain Trauma Facilities Less than 30,000
    Health & Safety Code 775.014(h) Creation of District That Includes Municipal Territory Less than 2.1 million
    Health & Safety Code 775.0341(a)(1) Appointment of Board in Certain Districts Located in More than One County Less than 22,000
    Health & Safety Code 775.221(a)(1) Authority to Divide District 20,000 or less
    Health & Safety Code 791.004(c)(2) Exemptions Less than 50,000
    Health & Safety Code 81.404(a)(1) Appointment of Members; Term Less than 100,000
    Health & Safety Code 823.002(1) Exemption for Certain Counties, Clinics, and Facilities Less than 75,000
    Health & Safety Code 828.013(4)(A) Exemptions 20,000 or less
    Health & Safety Code 829.0015 Applicability of Chapter 75,000 or less
    Human Resources Code 152.0009(a) Transportation 190,000 or less
    Human Resources Code 42.0461(a) Public Notice and Hearing: Residential Child Care Less than 300,000
    Human Resources Code 43.003(b) License Required Less than 40,000
    Insurance Code 1305.004(22)(A) Definitions ("Rural Area") 50,000 or less
    Insurance Code 2651.012(c)(1) Unencumbered Assets 10,000 or more but less than 50,000
    Insurance Code 6002.004(d)(1) Provision of Certain Services by Political Subdivision Less than 80,000
    Insurance Code 845.002(9)(A) Definitions ("Rural Area") 50,000 or less
    Insurance Code 848.001(10)(A) Definitions ("Rural Hospital") 50,000 or less
    Local Government Code 111.001 Subchapter Applicable to Counties with Population of 225,000 or Less; Exception 225,000 or less
    Local Government Code 111.062(b)(1) Appointment of Budget Officer; Abolition of Office 225,000 or less
    Local Government Code 112.001 Accounting System in County With County Auditor and Population of Less Than 190,000 Less than 190,000
    Local Government Code 114.041(a) Statement of Fees, Commissions, and Other Money Received by Officers 190,000 or less
    Local Government Code 115.042(a) Audit in Counties With Population Less Than 25,000 Less than 25,000
    Local Government Code 130.909(a)(2) Petty Cash Funds for Certain Officials Less than 3.3 million
    Local Government Code 130.911(2) Rural Sheriff Office Salary Assistance Grant Program 300,000 or less
    Local Government Code 130.911(d)(2) Rural Sheriff Office Salary Assistance Grant Program 10,000 or more and less than 50,000
    Local Government Code 130.912(3) Rural Constable's Office Salary Assistance Grant Program 300,000 or less
    Local Government Code 130.913(2) Rural Prosecutor's Office Salary Assistance Grant Program 300,000 or less
    Local Government Code 130.913(d)(2) Rural Prosecutor's Office Salary Assistance Grant Program 10,000 or more and less than 50,000
    Local Government Code 140.008(e ) Annual Report of Certain Financial Information Less than 35,000
    Local Government Code 154.008(b) Legislative Appropriation for Officers Compensated on Salary Basis Less than 60,000
    Local Government Code 154.021 Compensation of District, County, and Precinct Officers on Salary Basis 190,000 or less
    Local Government Code 154.022 Option to Pay Compensation on Fee Basis or Salary Basis in County With Population of Less Than 20,000 Less than 20,000
    Local Government Code 154.0235 Procedures Regarding Payment of Office Expenses and Employee Salaries 190,000 or less
    Local Government Code 158.034(a) County Civil Service Less than 2.8 million;2.8 million or more
    Local Government Code 158.038(b) Exemptions 3.3 million or less
    Local Government Code 172.012(b) Limitation of Risk Pools Fewer than 500,000
    Local Government Code 179.002(2) Applicability of Chapter (Authority of Certain First Responders to Carry Handgun) 250,000 or less
    Local Government Code 233.001(a) Requiring Repair, Removal, or Demolition of Building or Other Structure 120,000 or less
    Local Government Code 262.011(a) Purchasing Agents 150,000 or less
    Local Government Code 262.0241(a)(1) Mandatory Exemptions: Certain Recreational Services 20,000 or less
    Local Government Code 291.007 Nonbinding Referendum on County Property Matter Less than 40,000
    Local Government Code 292.0025(a) Facilities Outside County Seat in Certain Counties 18,000 or less
    Local Government Code 292.0231(a) Facilities in Counties with Populations Under 30,000 Less than 30,000
    Local Government Code 320.001 Eligible Counties 5,000 or more
    Local Government Code 333.002 Joint Museum 20,000 or less
    Local Government Code 335.151 Applicability Less than 15,000
    Local Government Code 361.041(a) Outdoor Burning of Household Refuse in Certain Residential Areas Less than 20,000
    Local Government Code 382.052(b) Eligibility More than 1,000
    Local Government Code 383.021(a) Counties Authorized to Create Districts 400,000 or less
    Local Government Code 397A.102(a) Creation of Regional Military Sustainability Commission 60,000 or less
    Local Government Code 580.004(b) Rainwater Harvesting More than 10,000;10,000 or less
    Local Government Code 84.002(a) Appointment of County Auditor 10,200 or more
    Local Government Code 87.043(a) Temporary Absence in Office of County Judge in Certain Counties Less than 150,000
    Natural Resources Code 32.012(c) Members of the Board Less than 200,000
    Natural Resources Code 61.021(c) Area Not Covered by Subchapter 40,000 or less
    Occupations Code 1702.3705(c) Prohibition Against Certain Political Subdivisions Acting as Alarm Systems Company Less than 80,000
    Occupations Code 1704.052 Discretionary Creation of Board Less than 110,000
    Occupations Code 1704.055(c) Meetings Less than 150,000
    Occupations Code 1704.160(b) Security Requirements Less than 250,000
    Occupations Code 1956.017(b)(8) Advisory Committee Less than 500,000
    Occupations Code 2304.002 Application of Chapter 50,000 or less
    Occupations Code 2308.051(a)(6) Towing, Storage, and Booting Advisory Board Less than 1 million
    Occupations Code 562.1011(a)(2)(A) Operation of Class C Pharmacy in Certain Rural Hospitals 50,000 or less
    Occupations Code 568.002(b) Registration Required Less than 50,000
    Occupations Code 601.203(b)(1)(B) Hardship Exemption Less than 50,000
    Parks & Wildlife Code 24.002(1) Texas Recreation and Parks Account Less than 500,000
    Parks & Wildlife Code 24.002(a)(1) Texas Recreation and Parks Account Less than 500,000
    Property Code 211.001(4)(A)(i) Definitions Less than 65,000
    Property Code 211.002(a)(1) Applicability of Chapter Less than 65,000
    Property Code 55.002(c) Lien 800,000 or less
    Tax Code 23.425(a)(1) Eligibility of Land Used for Growing Florist Items in Certain Counties 35,000 or less
    Tax Code 23.55(j)(1) Change of Use of Land Less than 100,000
    Tax Code 23.76(j)(1) Change of Use of Land Less than 100,000
    Tax Code 311.0091(a) Composition of Board of Directors of Certain Reinvestment Zones Less than 2.1 million
    Tax Code 324.021(a) Tax Authorized 50,000 or less
    Tax Code 34.015(p)(2) Persons Eligible to Purchase Real Property Less than 250,000
    Tax Code 352.009(d)(2) Annual Report to Comptroller 10,000 or more
    Tax Code 352.107 Hotel Tax Authorized for County Development Districts Less than 600,000
    Tax Code 41.45(b-4)(1) Hearing on Protest Less than 100,000
    Tax Code 41.47(f)(1) Determination of Protest Less than 4 million
    Tax Code 6.03(a) Board of Directors In Less Populous Counties Less than 75,000
    Tax Code 6.032(c)(2) Ballot Procedures for Elected Directors; Filing Fee or Petition Less than 200,000
    Tax Code 6.035(a-1)(1)(B) Restrictions on Eligibility and Conduct of Board Members and Chief Appraisers and Their Relatives Less than 120,000
    Texas Civil Statutes Code Title 49 Ch. 11 Art. 2701d Education - Public,County Schools,Rural supervisor and salary in counties having population of 1,100 to 41,500 1,100 to 41,500;
    Texas Constitution Art. 16, §61(c) Compensation of district, county and precinct officers; salary or fee basis; disposition of fees Less than 20,000
    Texas Constitution Art. 5, §18(a) Division of counties into precincts; election of constable and justice of the peace; county commissioners and county commissioners' court Less than 18,000
    Texas Constitution Art. 9, §9B Hospital districts; creation, establishment, maintenance, and operation in counties with population of 75,000 or less 75,000 or less
    Transportation Code 201.051(b) Commission Less than 150,000
    Transportation Code 202.059(b) Mowing, Baling, Shredding, and Hoeing Material on Right-of-Way More than 10,000
    Transportation Code 254.008(a) Regulation of Private Ditches in Counties of 100,000 or Less 100,000 or less
    Transportation Code 281.001 Applicability of Chapter 50,000 or less
    Transportation Code 284.2031(d) Civil and Criminal Enforcement: Fine Less than 3.3 million
    Transportation Code 370.2521(e) Filing of Financial Statement by Director Less than 200,000
    Transportation Code 396.021(c ) Screening Requirements 200,000 or less
    Transportation Code 460.052(c) Hearing 12,000 or more
    Transportation Code 502.402(b-1) Optional County Fee for Transportation Projects Less than 700,000
    Transportation Code 622.902(8)(C )(ii) Length Exceptions Less than 300,000
    Transportation Code 683.015(d) Auction Proceeds Less than 150,000
    Transportation Code 724.041(e )(1)(B) Hearing on Suspension or Denial Less than 300,000
    Water Code 12.052(e-1)(3) Dam Safety Less than 350,000
    Water Code 36.121 Limitation on Rulemaking Power of Districts Over Wells in Certain Counties 15,500 or less
    Water Code 57.051(b) Appointment of Board of Directors 2,000 or more
    Water Code 67.011(a) Powers of Corporation in Certain Counties Less than 3.3 million