News and Insight

Are elected officials required to take the oath of office on Jan. 1?

November 25, 2024

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Does the county have authority to discard materials as waste?

November 25, 2024

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Does the commissioners court have any authority over expenditures made by those who were not renominated or reelected to office?

November 25, 2024

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Does an elected official vacate their office if called to active military duty?

October 10, 2024

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Can a political sign be placed on county courthouse property?

October 10, 2024

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Can the commissioners court deliberate contract negotiations in a closed meeting?

October 10, 2024

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Must a county withhold social security tax from an election worker’s pay?

September 16, 2024

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What are the deadlines the county needs to meet when setting the budget?​

September 16, 2024

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Is the chief appraiser a public official? Can they hold more than one position?

September 16, 2024

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Can the county make payments to a person with an outstanding debt to the county?

August 13, 2024

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Is the county responsible for the cost associated with transporting a body from an autopsy ordered by a justice of the peace to its final destination?

August 13, 2024

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Can competitive bids be opened early?

August 13, 2024

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