Texas Counties 101

May we sell the county's surplus or salvage property to another county without competitive bid or auction?

August 23, 2022

 Legal Services 

Comptroller Projects $27 Billion Surplus

July 28, 2022

 Legislative Services Revised estimate for 2023 fiscal year follows unprecedented growth in tax revenues.

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

July 20, 2022

 Legal Services 

What authority does a county have over the unlawful restraint of dogs?

July 20, 2022

 Legal Services 

Is the county responsible for buying cowboy hats for sheriff's deputies?

June 20, 2022

 Legal Services 

What resources does TAC's Legal Department know about or provide to help county officials with election website requirements?

June 20, 2022

 Legal Services 

Where and when does a member of a commissioners court or a purchasing agent file a conflicts disclosure statement in a county?

June 20, 2022

 Legal Services 

Website Accessibility Tips & Resources

June 10, 2022

 TAC CIRA  There are certain steps you may take to help people with disabilities access your website’s information.

May a member of the public film an open meeting?

May 17, 2022

 Legal Services 

Does the commissioners court have any authority over expenditures made by those officials who were not renominated or reelected to office?

May 17, 2022

 Legal Services 

How are public members of the salary grievance committee selected?

May 17, 2022

 Legal Services 

What are the limits on a public servant accepting honorarium? Are there any exceptions?

April 21, 2022

 Legal Services