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Blog: First Black sheriff in the U.S. was elected in Southeast Texas in 1869

February 08, 2022

The next Black sheriff in Fort Bend County wouldn’t take office for 151 years

County magazine launches new blog

February 07, 2022

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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

 Legal Services 

Can the county require bids or proposals to be submitted electronically only, or does the county have to accept hard copies?

January 19, 2022

 Legal Services 

How to spot hail damage: A checklist

December 30, 2021

 Risk Management Pool  Roof hail damage can be hard to spot, especially if you’ve never seen it before.

What constitutes an automatic resignation?

November 24, 2021

 Legal Services 

Can the commissioners court permit public displays of fireworks during certain times and at certain locations?

November 24, 2021

 Legal Services 

Does TAC's Legal Department have any resources to help counties with population-bracketed laws?

October 22, 2021

 Legal Services 

What are the notification requirements when an individual’s sensitive personal information is exposed?

October 22, 2021

 Legal Services 

May the county enter private property to remove litter?

September 21, 2021

 Legal Services 

Is the county required to publish notice of the salary increase for a county judge when the increase is a result of a state supplement?

September 21, 2021

 Legal Services 

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

August 18, 2021

 Legal Services