QUESTION: What are the statutory requirements regarding competitive bidding? MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262 – The County Purchasing Act KEY ADDITIONAL REFERENCE POINTS (Note: There are many more laws that impact county purchasing.): Local Government Code Chapter 271, subchapters B, C, D, and J, relating to competitive bidding on … [Read more...] about Competitive Bidding
Collective Wisdom: Harrison County Commissioners Court
The Harrison County Commissioners Court has 46 years of collective experience, with three Commissioners having served together for a decade. When asked to share their advice on effective governing, a common thread ran through each one of their answers: Building Relationships. Harrison County Judge Chad Sims – 8 Years “Really work on developing good relationships with … [Read more...] about Collective Wisdom: Harrison County Commissioners Court
Resolution Spotlight – County Land Use Authority
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 … [Read more...] about Resolution Spotlight – County Land Use Authority
CJCAT Welcomes New President
Hello! I am Judge Byron Ryder from Leon County, known as the “Deerest Place in Texas.” I am very honored to serve as the new president of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas. I would like to thank all of the members of our Association as well as my Commissioners and my county citizens for allowing me to serve. Public office is not a new thing to me. I … [Read more...] about CJCAT Welcomes New President
The Effects of Revenue Caps and Inflation on Tax Abatements
Since 1987, Section 51-a, Article III, of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 312, Tax Code have authorized counties to engage in economic development through tax abatement agreements. The purpose of these agreements is to encourage additional investment and employment within the county. Tax abatement agreements waive the property taxes on new investment for all or a percentage … [Read more...] about The Effects of Revenue Caps and Inflation on Tax Abatements