Texas County Progress

The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas

Julie Anderson

From the General Counsel

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Strategic Planning Through Interlocal Agreements When Texas became a state in 1845, local governmental functions were performed by counties.  Counties were responsible for law enforcement, the judicial system, public records, and the public schools.  As the population grew and became more concentrated in cities, the demand for public services increased.  The Texas … [Read more...] about From the General Counsel

Texas County News Reviews

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North & East Texas Ellis County Commissioners Court voted to enter an agreement with Tarrant County to create a regional health partnership serviced by John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth.  Ellis was previously aligned with Dallas County Franklin County Commissioners Court agreed to add CodeRed, a high-speed emergency alert warning system, from Emergency … [Read more...] about Texas County News Reviews

Roads: Special Section

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Street Smart Precinct, Countywide Road Systems Meet Varied Needs             On the surface, roadways seem understandably impersonal.  Whether they are gravel or concrete, their finite function is to transport people and goods. But against the backdrop of county government, roads and the issues they bring to the commissioners court are often personal and anything but … [Read more...] about Roads: Special Section

KEY CONCEPT: Regulating Traffic on County Roads

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KEY CONCEPT: Regulating Traffic on County Roads KEY QUESTION: Can commissioners courts regulate traffic on county roads?  MAIN REFERENCE POINTS: A.    Texas Transportation Code, Chapters 541-Chapter 545, Title 7, Subtitle C, “Rules of the Road, ” also known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways B.     Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 251, Subchapter … [Read more...] about KEY CONCEPT: Regulating Traffic on County Roads