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Can a marriage license issued in Texas be used in another state?

May 01, 2021

 Legal Services 

When can the commissioners court regulate holiday season fireworks?

May 01, 2021

 Legal Services 

May a resignation of a county office be set to take effect at a future date?

May 01, 2021

 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?​

May 01, 2021

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Is there a penalty for violating a burn ban?

May 01, 2021

 Legal Services 

How can the county obtain a drought determination from the Texas Forest Service?

May 01, 2021

 Legal Services 

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

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

May 01, 2021

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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