The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
MAIN REFERENCE POINTS: Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 541-Chapter 545, Title 7, Subtitle C, “Rules of the Road,” also known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 251, Subchapter E, part of the County Road and Bridge Act TALKING POINTS: Title 7, Subtitle C of the Transportation Code (Uniform Act) states […]
MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Texas Local Government Code, Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Counties, Chapter 262, Section 262.024 TALKING POINTS: State law requires that public entities engage in competitive bidding. Sealed bids or proposals are required for purchases over $50,000. According to the statute, “A contract for the purchase of any of the following items is […]
KEY QUESTION: What is required for a mass gathering? MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 751 TALKING POINTS: A Mass Gathering is defined under Chapter 751 of the Texas Health and Safety Code as an event that can be defined by the following three conditions: a gathering that is held outside […]
KEY QUESTION: Are county employees and elected officials required by law to complete cybersecurity training? MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Information Resources Act, Government Code, Chapter 2054, New Section 2054.5191 TALKING POINTS: House Bill 3834 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature requires certain local government employees and elected officials to complete a cybersecurity training program […]
KEY QUESTION: Do counties have the authority to regulate game rooms? MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Local Government Code, Subchapter E, Chapter 234 TALKING POINTS: House Bill 892 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature extended game room regulation authority to all counties. The law defines an amusement redemption machine as “any electronic, electromechanical, or mechanical contrivance designed, […]
