Speaker Joe Straus has issued 180 interim charges to the 31 standing committees of the House of Representatives. The committees will study these issues and make recommendations to the next legislative sessions. Many of these charges involve issues affecting county government. Some important … [Read more...] about House Committee Interim Charges
From the General Counsel
Major Issues of the 81st Legislature, Regular Session and First Called Session
The following is an excerpt from a Focus Report provided by the House Research Organization. To view the report in full, go to http://www.hro.house.state.tx.us/focus/major81.pdf Comptroller property value study and appraisal district review HB 8 changes the frequency of the comptroller’s property value study … [Read more...] about Major Issues of the 81st Legislature, Regular Session and First Called Session
81st Regular Session: Jail-Related Legislation
HB = House Bill SB = Senate Bill HB266 Relating to regulating the provision of benefits and services to, and the verification of the employment status of, immigrants and to enforcing laws relating to immigrants; providing civil and criminal penalties. HB404 Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by … [Read more...] about 81st Regular Session: Jail-Related Legislation
Texas Ethics Commission Advisory Opinion No. 484
The Texas Ethics Commission issues advisory opinions under the authority of Subchapter D, Chapter 571, Government Code. The Commission recently issued Advisory Opinion 484, re-interpreting the restrictions on accepting transportation, meals, and lodging by an elected officeholder from a corporation or … [Read more...] about Texas Ethics Commission Advisory Opinion No. 484
County Legislation
Several important bills affecting county government have been signed by the governor. A summary of these bills is listed below. Many of these bills are effective on Sept. 1 and will be discussed in later articles and conferences. However, the following were effective immediately and may need your attention: HB 383 by Rep. Heflin allows bail bond boards in counties with … [Read more...] about County Legislation