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Does the county have authority to remove personal property from a county road?

February 19, 2024

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How does the county reduce the speed limit on a county road?

September 23, 2023

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May a county perform work on a private road?

August 17, 2023

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May the commissioners court charge a fee for cutting a road for cable installation, utilities, or other purposes?

March 16, 2023

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How does the county know if a vehicle has been permitted by the state to operate an overweight vehicle under Transportation Code §623.011 or §623.402?

January 19, 2022

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Can the county purchase and install upgraded culverts on private drives?

August 18, 2021

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Is a unanimous vote of the commissioners court required to open a new road?

May 14, 2021

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May a commissioners court open a new road on its own motion, or is a landowner petition required?

April 21, 2021

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May campaign signs be placed in the state highway right-of-way? If not, who may remove the sign?

October 14, 2020

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May a commissioners court accept private donations for road maintenance and repair?

August 13, 2020

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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

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

May 13, 2019

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