Opinion Clarifies Rollback Rate Calculation Attorney General Opinion No. GA-0954 (June 26, 2012) clarified the calculation of the county rollback rate by holding that the rollback rate is based upon the total of all tax rates adopted by the commissioners court. The issue involved a county that assesses and collects a “road and bridge special tax,” in … [Read more...] about From the General Counsel
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Happy August! It’s hard to believe how fast the months are going by. This year is quickly approaching its end, yet it seems not too long ago we were celebrating the New Year. We’ve all heard some interpretation of the old saying, “The older you get, the quicker the years seem to go by.” Don’t know about you, but it sure seems true to me. It was really nice to see … [Read more...] about From the Association President
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Greetings, everyone, and Happy Fourth of July! Hope your summer is going well, and I hope you will have an opportunity to take some time off to spend with family and friends before the aggressive budget sessions begin. It’s already been a warm start to what is predicted to be a hot and dry several months. Rain is always in order for this time of year, and I pray … [Read more...] about From the President
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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
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Happy June everyone! Well, as the primary elections are now over, voters have made decisions on important election races all around our state. Some commissioners court member races have been decided, since some candidates have no opponent in November. I hope we will all graciously welcome every new member to our organization and lend a helping hand whenever … [Read more...] about From the President