Texas Counties 101

May a justice of the peace also serve as a jailer?

May 01, 2021

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Can the commissioners court regulate the use of personal vehicles while on county business?

May 01, 2021

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Can the county use public funds to maintain an historical cemetery?

May 01, 2021

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Is the county required to prepare a written takings impact assessment before increasing the minimum lot size for on-site sewage facilities?

May 01, 2021

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What are the deadlines the county needs to meet when setting the budget?​

May 01, 2021

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Is the county judge a voting member of the commissioners court?

May 01, 2021

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May a commissioners court regulate game rooms within the county?

May 01, 2021

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May a county inspect gaming rooms located in the county?

May 01, 2021

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What authority does the commissioners court have to stop disruptions from court attendees?

May 01, 2021

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May the commissioners court adopt uniform personnel policies for the entire county?

May 01, 2021

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If a former employee's personally owned mobile device contains county information, is their device still subject to the Public Information Act?

April 21, 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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