Texas County Progress

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

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Traps for the Unwary – Conflicts of Interest

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By Jim Allison
CJCAT Senior General Counsel

Previous columns have discussed the requirements and prohibitions concerning the oath of office under Chapter 81, Local Government Code, and nepotism under Chapter 573, Government Code. Statutory conflicts of interest are another area where an unwary member of  Commissioners Court may commit an inadvertent violation with serious consequences. Two principal statutes govern these … [Read more...] about Traps for the Unwary – Conflicts of Interest

Resolution Spotlight – Motor Fuel Tax Exemption

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The Resolutions adopted by the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT) originate among members of Commissioners Courts and serve as the CJCAT Legislative Platform. Our latest Resolution Spotlight addresses Support for a County Motor Fuel Tax Exemption. Motor fuel taxes are the state’s consumption taxes on gasoline, diesel fuel, and liquefied and compressed … [Read more...] about Resolution Spotlight – Motor Fuel Tax Exemption

102nd Annual CJCAT State Conference

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Wow, what a year! With our State Conference wrapped up and holidays right around the corner – followed quickly by the 89th Legislative Session, ready or not – I’m wondering how it’s flying by so fast! But, I’m not gonna lie; getting through it and having a wonderfully successful conference wrapped up is a good feeling! Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen: the … [Read more...] about 102nd Annual CJCAT State Conference

Silencing County Officials

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By Jim Allison
CJCAT Senior General Counsel
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Glenn Rogers
Texas State Representative

Certain legislators continue their efforts to obtain legislation to prohibit local officials and their nonprofit associations from communicating with the legislature. Using the term “taxpayer-funded lobbying,” this legislation would bar local officials from expending funds to contact the legislature or support nonprofit associations that communicate on their behalf, like the … [Read more...] about Silencing County Officials