Texas Counties 101

May the commissioners court appoint a relative of the county judge to a county position?

March 15, 2024

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Do counties have regulatory authority over the location and installation of cellular telephone towers?

March 15, 2024

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What are the requirements for creating a county bail bond board?

March 15, 2024

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Can a county enter a contingent fee contract for legal services?

February 19, 2024

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Can the commissioners court use capital credits to support a children's advocacy center?

February 19, 2024

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Does the county have authority to remove personal property from a county road?

February 19, 2024

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What are the new requirements for submitting documents for an Attorney General Opinion?

January 17, 2024

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Is the county responsible for training election workers for the primary election?

January 17, 2024

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When may fireworks be sold, and what authority does the commissioners court have to regulate them?

January 17, 2024

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May a county judge issue a single mass gathering permit for multiple events?

December 12, 2023

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Can a sheriff, constable, or deputy use their personal vehicle for county business or law enforcement duties?

December 12, 2023

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Does an elected county officer who has triggered an automatic resignation by announcing for a different office remain in the current office as a holdover?

December 11, 2023

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