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Can the county pay for the expenses for a county official-elect?

May 01, 2021

 Legal Services 

May a county constable also serve as a bailiff?

May 01, 2021

 Legal Services 

Is a deceased public official entitled to their last bi-weekly paycheck or should it be prorated to the day of her death?

May 01, 2021

 Legal Services 

May the county refuse to enter into a contract with a person indebted to the country?

May 01, 2021

 Legal Services 

Can an elected official hire a relative?

May 01, 2021

 Legal Services 

How does the county sheriff notify the public of the impoundment of estrays when the owner of the animal can't be identified?

May 01, 2021

 Legal Services 

Does the county have any authority to regulate the ownership of a wild animal?

May 01, 2021

 Legal Services 

What procedures are there in the case an estray animal dies or escapes while impounded?

May 01, 2021

 Legal Services 

Does the commissioners court have any authority to exterminate animal pests?

May 01, 2021

 Legal Services 

Is the county required to furnish office space to the county attorney in the courthouse?

May 01, 2021

 Legal Services 

What authority does the county have over the treatment of animals?

May 01, 2021

 Legal Services 

Can the county judge or commissioners court appoint someone to temporarily fill a county commissioner's vacancy?

May 01, 2021

 Legal Services