News & Insights

What resources does TAC's Legal Department know about or provide to help county officials with election website requirements?

June 20, 2022

 Legal Services 

May a member of the public film an open meeting?

May 17, 2022

 Legal Services 

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

May 17, 2022

 Legal Services 

How are public members of the salary grievance committee selected?

May 17, 2022

 Legal Services 

What are the limits on a public servant accepting honorarium? Are there any exceptions?

April 21, 2022

 Legal Services 

How is the mass gathering permit process initiated?

April 21, 2022

 Legal Services 

What is the process for the lease or sale of advertising space?

April 21, 2022

 Legal Services 

Who is responsible for ensuring newly elected officials complete their oaths and bonds in a timely manner?

March 21, 2022

 Legal Services 

May a county order private landowners to remove graffiti from their property?

March 21, 2022

 Legal Services 

Who has the authority to provide courthouse security?

March 21, 2022

 Legal Services 

Final State Budget for the 2022-23 Biennium Tops $251.5 billion

February 24, 2022

 Legislative Services Earlier this month, the Texas Legislative Budget Board released final state budget totals for the biennium that began Sept. 1.

What is the purpose of the court facility fee fund?

February 22, 2022

 Legal Services