Texas Counties 101

If the county passes a final budget without providing the statutory notice of a salary change to the impacted elected officials, what is the effect on the salary?

July 15, 2020

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Must the county comply with the County Purchasing Act during an emergency?

June 14, 2020

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Is there a prohibition against an election worker having a candidate's sign in their yard or otherwise expressing political opinions prior to their service at the polling place?

March 12, 2020

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Are purchases made with forfeiture funds subject to the County Purchasing Act?

March 12, 2020

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May the commissioners court place non-binding referenda on the ballot to gauge the public's opinion?

February 19, 2020

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Is there a deadline to appoint a replacement once an elected official has resigned?

December 11, 2019

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How may commissary funds be spent?

October 17, 2019

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If a county spends subdivision bond funds to complete or repair new subdivision streets that were improperly constructed or never completed, is the county obligated to accept the subdivision roads into the county road system and maintain them?

July 17, 2019

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Can an elected official serving on the grievance committee participate in and vote on their own salary grievance?

June 19, 2019

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May the county use the lateral road funds for any purpose, including buying office supplies?

May 13, 2019

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May the e-mail address of a member of the public be released in a response to a public information act request?

February 03, 2019

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What training is required of newly elected officials?

November 14, 2018

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