Texas Counties 101

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

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Can an elected official hire a relative?

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Is a deceased public official entitled to their last bi-weekly paycheck or should it be prorated to the day of her death?

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May a county constable also serve as a bailiff?

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How does the county sheriff notify the public of the impoundment of estrays when the owner of the animal can't be identified?

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Does the county have any authority to regulate the ownership of a wild animal?

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What procedures are there in the case an estray animal dies or escapes while impounded?

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Does the commissioners court have any authority to exterminate animal pests?

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Is the county required to furnish office space to the county attorney in the courthouse?

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What authority does the county have over the treatment of animals?

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Can the county judge or commissioners court appoint someone to temporarily fill a county commissioner's vacancy?

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Exempt from Dual Office Holding Provisions

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