Texas counties operate within the scope of the Texas Constitution, meaning any action taken by the county must be authorized by a statute; this applies to county land use authority. Chapter 232 of the Local Government Code outlines a county’s regulatory authority related to subdivisions beginning with the following: Sec. 232.001. PLAT REQUIRED. The owner of a tract … Continue Reading about Resolution Spotlight – County Land Use Authority
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Do’s and Don’ts of County Purchasing
When it comes to county government purchasing, the statutes contain many requirements that must be met. These requirements are scattered throughout the statutes – … Continue Reading about Do’s and Don’ts of County Purchasing
Sterling County Courthouse
The Sterling County Courthouse was completed in 1938 in a Texas Renaissance style with Art Deco details. The county’s first home, a two-story frame courthouse, … Continue Reading about Sterling County Courthouse
Traps for the Unwary – Conflicts of Interest
Previous columns have discussed the requirements and prohibitions concerning the oath of office under Chapter 81, Local Government Code, and nepotism under Chapter … Continue Reading about Traps for the Unwary – Conflicts of Interest
Resolution Spotlight – Motor Fuel Tax Exemption
The Resolutions adopted by the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT) originate among members of Commissioners Courts and serve as the CJCAT … Continue Reading about Resolution Spotlight – Motor Fuel Tax Exemption
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Wichita County Veteran Service Officer Leaves No Stone Unturned
Wichita County’s No Veteran Left Behind initiative has taken Veteran Service Officer (VSO) Tina Jones to the places one would naturally expect: service agencies and health-related facilities tasked with assisting … Continue Reading about Wichita County Veteran Service Officer Leaves No Stone Unturned
Travis County Crisis Care Jail Diversion Program
Pathway to Stability
Approximately 38 percent of the 2,400-plus inmates in the Travis County Jail have a serious mental health need (i.e., requiring medications), according to Travis County Judge Andy Brown. Of those 2,400, more than … Continue Reading about Travis County Crisis Care Jail Diversion Program