Communicating the Cost of County Government Unfunded Mandates Survey Editor’s Note: This survey report was released last year as a communication tool to help explain the cost of unfunded and underfunded mandates on property taxpayers. In the coming months, counties will be contacted and survey data will be updated in preparation for the 86th Session of the Texas Legislature, … [Read more...] about Communicating the Cost of County Government
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Senate Bill 1849 Breaking Down the Sandra Bland Act – 85th Legislature
By Julie Anderson Editor On June 15, Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 1849, known as the Sandra Bland Act, into law. That same day, USA Today published an opinion piece saying the new Texas law “sets an example for rest of the nation.” The article, authored by Nick Selby, a Dallas-area police detective, and Colt Remington, a certified Texas mental health peace officer, … [Read more...] about Senate Bill 1849 Breaking Down the Sandra Bland Act – 85th Legislature
Disclosure of Interested Parties by Persons Contracting with Governmental Entities
Government Code 2252, 84th and 85th Legislative Sessions By Narita Holmes Government Procurement and Compliance Consultant Former Ector County Purchasing Agent During the 84th Legislative Session (2015), despite concerns expressed by local government officials and procurement professionals, House Bill 1295 was passed and signed into law. The bill added Section 2252.908 to … [Read more...] about Disclosure of Interested Parties by Persons Contracting with Governmental Entities
Procurement and the 85th Texas Legislative Session
By Narita Holmes Government Procurement and Compliance Consultant Former Ector County Purchasing Agent As we review the actions completed by the 85th Texas Legislature, there are several bills of note for Texas counties. Some of these will impact the specifications for related products or services. (H.B. = House Bill; S.B.= Senate Bill) H.B. 89 – Prohibits contracts with … [Read more...] about Procurement and the 85th Texas Legislative Session
Counties Prioritize Transportation Needs
Counties Prioritize Transportation Needs Officials, Voters Value Road Safety, Accessibility By Julie Anderson, Editor As part of its mission statement, the Collin County Engineering Department offers a commitment “to plan and implement a superior inter-modal transportation infrastructure” based on the premise that “a superior transportation infrastructure will … [Read more...] about Counties Prioritize Transportation Needs