KEY QUESTION: Can Commissioners Courts regulate traffic on county roads? MAIN REFERENCE POINTS: Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 541-Chapter 545, Title 7, Subtitle C, “Rules of the Road,” also known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 251, Subchapter E, part of the County Road and Bridge Act TALKING POINTS: … Continue Reading about Regulating Traffic on County Roads
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2024 House Interim Committee Charges
CJCAT Senior General Counsel
Speaker of the House Dade Phelan has assigned interim charges for study by the committees of the House of Representatives. The entire 24 pages of charges are … Continue Reading about 2024 House Interim Committee Charges
Glimpse in the Life of a Texas County Judge
Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their public lives, giving us a fresh appreciation for the … Continue Reading about Glimpse in the Life of a Texas County Judge
Protecting Public Health
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*** Johnson County Investigates Toxic Chemical Spread, Calls for Immediate Change in Biosolids Application, Regulation *** The sun had already set, and Larry … Continue Reading about Protecting Public Health
Chambers County Courthouse
Chambers County was carved out of Jefferson and Liberty counties and named in honor of Thomas Jefferson Chambers, the first and only superior judge of Texas before … Continue Reading about Chambers County Courthouse
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North & East Texas Annual Conference
July 15-18, Kyle Field - Brazos County
When it comes to this year’s conference theme, Build What Matters, the early bird session on July 15 could not be a better fit. Designed to provide an in-depth and concentrated learning experience on the budget, … Continue Reading about North & East Texas Annual Conference
Cybersecurity Training
KEY QUESTION: Are county employees and elected and appointed officials required by law to complete cybersecurity training? MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Information Resources Act, Government Code, Chapter 2054, New … Continue Reading about Cybersecurity Training