News and Insight

May the commissioners court place non-binding referenda on the ballot to gauge the public's opinion?

February 19, 2020

 Legal Services 

Is there a deadline to appoint a replacement once an elected official has resigned?

December 11, 2019

 Legal Services 

How may commissary funds be spent?

October 17, 2019

 Legal Services 

If a county spends subdivision bond funds to complete or repair new subdivision streets that were improperly constructed or never completed, is the county obligated to accept the subdivision roads into the county road system and maintain them?

July 17, 2019

 Legal Services 

Can an elected official serving on the grievance committee participate in and vote on their own salary grievance?

June 19, 2019

 Legal Services 

May the county use the lateral road funds for any purpose, including buying office supplies?

May 13, 2019

 Legal Services 

May the e-mail address of a member of the public be released in a response to a public information act request?

February 03, 2019

 Legal Services 

What training is required of newly elected officials?

November 14, 2018

 Legal Services 

If a candidate runs for office claiming they will abolish it, must they actually do so if elected?

October 15, 2018

 Legal Services 

May a county perform maintenance work on private property?

October 15, 2018

 Legal Services 

Is the county required to pay an official who was suspended during an unsuccessful removal action for the time someone else was appointed to the office?​

October 02, 2018

 Legal Services 

Does a county have the authority to enforce weight limits on county roads?

June 07, 2018

 Legal Services