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    Ector County

    2020 Census Population

    Population: 165171
    County seat: Odessa

    Health & Employee Benefits - West Region

    Ernesto Martinez
    Employee Benefits Consultant
    Mark Zollitsch, CWP
    Wellness Consultant
    Erin Crafton
    Employee Benefits Specialist III

    County Relations Officer - Far West, West & Central Texas

    Alan Bristol
    CRO for Far West, West & Central Texas

    Risk Management Services - Southwest Region

    Carmen Napp
    Law Enforcement Consultant
    Cheraun Blankenship PHR, SHRM-CP
    HR Consultant
    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
    Claims Support Specialists | All Lines
    Lucia Espinoza
    Senior Underwriter
    Sofia Maldonado
    Member Services Representative
    Stephen Sanchez
    Claims Examiner | Auto Physical Damage
    Ernesto Galindo
    Risk Management Consultant
    Kendra Franklin
    Claims Examiner
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    Ector County

    2020 Census Population

    Population: 165171
    County seat: Odessa
    Agriculture Code 12.046(a)(2) Texas Rural Investment Fund Less than 200,000
    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
    Civil Practice & Remedies Code 155.001 Settlement Weeks Required 150,000 or greater
    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 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 2.305(a)(1) Report Required Concerning Human Trafficking Cases More than 50,000
    Code of Criminal Procedure 2A.155(d) Clerks Disposal of Certain Exhibits Less than 2 million
    Code of Criminal Procedure 2A.205(a)(1) Certain Law Enforcement Agencies: Report Concerning Human Trafficking Cases more 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
    Code of Criminal Procedure 67.051(b) Intelligence Databases Required 100,000 or more
    Education Code 130.126(a) Long-Term Notes At least 100,000
    Education Code 37.010(a) Court Involvement Greater than 125,000
    Education Code 37.011(a) Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program Greater than 125,000;Less than 125,000
    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 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 42.007 Combining Incorporated and Unincorporated Territory 10,000 or more
    Election Code 85.062(d)(2) Temporary Branch Polling Place 120,000 or more but less than 400,000
    Election Code 85.064(a) Days and Hours for Voting: Temporary Branch in Populous County 100,000 or more
    Election Code 87.0241(b)(2) Processing Ballots Before Polls Open 100,000 or more
    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
    Family Code 53.02(e) Release from Detention Greater than 125,000
    Family Code 54.01(f) Detention Hearing Greater than 125,000
    Government Code 1203.021(b)(3) Registrar for Public Security More than 100,000
    Government Code 1372.026(a)(3) Limitation on Amount of State Ceiling Available to Housing Finance Corporations 100,000 or more but less than 200,000
    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 403.604(b)(3) Required Jobs and Investment At least 100,000 but less than 250,000
    Government Code 41.203(b)(4) Amount of Transfer More than 75,000
    Government Code 423.008(a) Reporting by Law Enforcement Agency Greater than 150,000
    Government Code 434.032(b) Creation Less than 200,000
    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)(6) Advisory Committee 80,000 or more
    Government Code 52.051(d)(1) Compensation of District Court Reporters Less than 1 million
    Government Code 526.0653(b) Guardianship Program Grant Requirements At least 150,000
    Government Code 531.015 New Facilities in Certain Counties Less than 200,000
    Government Code 531.0991(h)(2) Grant Program for Mental Health Services 100,000 or more but less than 250,000
    Government Code 531.0992(d-1)(2) Grant Program for Mental Health Services for Veterans and Their Families 100,000 or more but less than 250,000
    Government Code 531.0993(c)(2) Grant Program to Reduce Recidivism, Arrest, and Incarceration Among Individuals With Mental Illness and to Reduce Wait Time for Forensic Commitment 100,000 or more but less than 250,000
    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 531.0996(a)(2) Pregnancy Medical Home Pilot Program More than 100,000 and less than 500,000
    Government Code 531.125(b) Grants At least 150,000
    Government Code 539.002(c) Grants for Establishment and Expansion of Community Collaborative Less than 250,000
    Government Code 547.0253(c)(2) Matching Contributions Required; Grant Conditions 100,000 or more but less than 250,000
    Government Code 547.0257(b) Distributing and Allocating Appropriated Money Not greater than 250,000
    Government Code 547.0304(2) Matching Grant Conditions: Single Counties 100,000 or more but less than 250,000
    Government Code 547.0305(2) Matching Grant Conditions: Multiple Counties 100,000 or more but less than 250,000
    Government Code 547.0353(a)(2) Matching Contributions Required; Grant Conditions 100,000 or more but less than 250,000
    Government Code 547.0360(a) Allocating Appropriated Money Less than 250,000
    Government Code 547A.0001(c) Grants for Establishing and Expanding Community Collaboratives Less than 250,000
    Government Code 551.056(c)(2) Additional Posting Requirements for Certain Municipalities, Counties, School Districts, Junior College Districts, Development Corporations, Authorities, and Joint Boards 65,000 or more
    Government Code 551.128(b-1) Internet Broadcast of Open Meeting 125,000 or more
    Government Code 552.149(e) Exception: Confidentiality of Records of Comptroller or Appraisal District Received from Private Entity More than 50,000
    Government Code 57.002(d) Appointment of Interpreter or Cart Provider; Cart Provider List 50,000 or more
    Government Code 62.002(b) Jury Wheel Cards 140,000 or more
    Health & Safety Code 1001.077(a) Adult Diabetes Education Program More than 100,000
    Health & Safety Code 117.052(a)(3) Appointment of Members Greater than 50,000 but less than 250,000
    Health & Safety Code 263.026(a) Health Unit or Center in County with Population Greater than 100,000 More than 100,000
    Health & Safety Code 265.003(a) County With Population of at Least 92,600 and Municipality With a Population of at Least 57,250 At least 92,600
    Health & Safety Code 265.02 Applicability 75,000 or more
    Health & Safety Code 265.037(d) Hospital Facilities; Other Property More than 100,000
    Health & Safety Code 287.041(a) Board of Directors 125,000 or more
    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 363.113 Establishment of Solid Waste Management Services More than 30,000
    Health & Safety Code 366.0515(g) Maintenance Contract and Performance Bond At least 40,000
    Health & Safety Code 368.012 County Licensing and Regulation Less than 375,000
    Health & Safety Code 485.019(h) Restriction of Access to Aerosol Paint 75,000 or more
    Health & Safety Code 756.0411 Applicability More than 150,000
    Health & Safety Code 771.151(7)(B) Definitions ("Rural Area") More than 50,000
    Health & Safety Code 772.304(a) Applicability of Subchapter More than 20,000
    Health & Safety Code 773.0045(a)(2) Temporary Exemptions for Emergency Medical Services Personnel Practicing in Rural Area More than 50,000
    Health & Safety Code 775.014(h) Creation of District That Includes Municipal Territory Less than 2.1 million
    Health & Safety Code 775.0341(a)(2) Appointment of Board in Certain Districts Located in More than One County More than 54,000
    Health & Safety Code 81.404(a)(2) Appointment of Members; Term 100,000 or more
    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
    Insurance Code 2651.012(c)(2) Unencumbered Assets 50,000 or more but less than 200,000
    Insurance Code 441.152(a) Notice of Conservatorship At least 100,000
    Local Government Code 111.001 Subchapter Applicable to Counties with Population of 225,000 or Less; Exception 225,000 or less
    Local Government Code 111.061 Subchapter Applicable to Counties With Population of More Than 125,000 More than 125,000
    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 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)(3) Rural Sheriff Office Salary Assistance Grant Program 50,000 or more and 300,000 or less
    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)(3) Rural Prosecutor's Office Salary Assistance Grant Program 50,000 or more and 300,000 or less
    Local Government Code 152.032(d)(1) Limitations on County Auditor's Compensation and Allowances 120,000 or more
    Local Government Code 152.071(a) Classification of Positions; Salary Schedule More than 75,000
    Local Government Code 152.072(a) Petition to Increase Salaries More than 25,000
    Local Government Code 152.074(a) Longevity Pay for Commissioned Deputies and County Jailers 150,000 or more
    Local Government Code 152.074(a-1) Longevity Pay for Commissioned Deputies and County Jailers 150,000 or more
    Local Government Code 154.021 Compensation of District, County, and Precinct Officers on Salary Basis 190,000 or less
    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 159.001(1) Applicability of Subchapter 100,000 or more
    Local Government Code 159.001(2) Applicability of Subchapter 125,000 or more
    Local Government Code 159.003 Financial Statement Required 100,000 or more
    Local Government Code 159.004 Filing Dates; Timeliness of Filing 100,000 or more
    Local Government Code 159.005 Preparation of Forms 100,000 or more
    Local Government Code 159.031 County Covered by Subchapter 125,000 or more
    Local Government Code 172.012(b) Limitation of Risk Pools Fewer than 500,000
    Local Government Code 175.001(b)(1)(A) Applicability 75,000 or more
    Local Government Code 175.001(b)(1)(D) Applicability 150,000 or more
    Local Government Code 179.002(2) Applicability of Chapter (Authority of Certain First Responders to Carry Handgun) 250,000 or less
    Local Government Code 241.013(a) Extraterritorial Zoning in Political Subdivisions with Population of More Than 45,000 More than 45,000
    Local Government Code 262.0115(a) Purchasing Agents in Counties with Population of More Than 100,000 More than 100,000
    Local Government Code 271.182(a)(1) Applicability More than 100,000
    Local Government Code 271.186(a)(2) Limitation on Number of Projects 100,000 or more but less than 500,000
    Local Government Code 292.021(a) Facilities in Certain Counties with Populations of 90,001 to 225,000 90,001 to 225,000
    Local Government Code 292.022(a) Facilities in Certain Counties With Populations Over 110,000 More than 110,000
    Local Government Code 320.001 Eligible Counties 5,000 or more
    Local Government Code 363.051(a)(1)(A) Political Subdivisions Authorized to Create District More than 130,000
    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 580.004(b) Rainwater Harvesting More than 10,000;10,000 or less
    Local Government Code 615.003(a) Parking Lots and Parking Garages in Certain Counties 150,000 or more
    Local Government Code 84.002(a) Appointment of County Auditor 10,200 or more
    Natural Resources Code 32.012(c) Members of the Board Less than 200,000
    Occupations Code 1704.002(1) Application of Chapter 110,000 or more
    Occupations Code 1704.051 Mandatory Creation of Board 110,000 or more
    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 2308.051(a)(6) Towing, Storage, and Booting Advisory Board Less than 1 million
    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 205.002 Applicability 65,000 or more
    Property Code 55.002(c) Lien 800,000 or less
    Tax Code 23.013(b-1) Market Data Comparison Method of Appraisal More than 150,000
    Tax Code 311.0091(a) Composition of Board of Directors of Certain Reinvestment Zones Less than 2.1 million
    Tax Code 34.015(p)(2) Persons Eligible to Purchase Real Property Less than 250,000
    Tax Code 352.002(q) Tax Authorized Less than 200,000 in which a minor league hockey team is or has been located
    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 41.46(f) Notice of Protest Hearing 120,000 or more
    Tax Code 41.47(f)(1) Determination of Protest Less than 4 million
    Tax Code 6.03(k-1) Board of Directors 120,000 or more
    Tax Code 6.0301(a) Board of Directors In Populous Counties 75,000 or more
    Tax Code 6.032(c)(2) Ballot Procedures for Elected Directors; Filing Fee or Petition Less than 200,000
    Tax Code 6.052(a) Taxpayer Liaison Officer More than 120,000
    Tax Code 6.412(d) Restrictions on Eligibility of Board Members 120,000 or more
    Texas Civil Statutes Code Title 49 Ch. 11 Art. 2688k Education - Public,County Schools,Counties of 16,000 or more; ex officio school superintendent and county board of education; abolition of offices; transfer of duties 16,000 or more
    Texas Civil Statutes Code Title 49 Ch. 12 Art. 2702 Education - Public,County Unit System,Election 100,000 or over;Not less than 3,960 and not more than 4,000;Not less than 8,600 and not more than 9,000
    Texas Constitution Art. 16, §61(a) Compensation of district, county and precinct officers; salary or fee basis; disposition of fees 20,000 or more
    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 150,000 or more
    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 50,000 or more
    Texas Constitution Sec. 30, Art. 16 Duration of public offices; Railroad Commission 75,000 or more
    Transportation Code 112.054(a)(2) Condemnation of Property: Certain Terminal Switching Railroads 110,000 or more; is not adjacent to the Texas border; and does not contain a portion of a national forest
    Transportation Code 202.059(b) Mowing, Baling, Shredding, and Hoeing Material on Right-of-Way More than 10,000
    Transportation Code 251.159(a) Delegation of Commissioners' Authority More than 78,000
    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 623.0172(c )(1) Permit for Intermodal Shipping Container More than 90,000
    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 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