KEY QUESTION: Can commissioners courts regulate traffic on county roads? 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 … [Read more...] about Regulating Traffic on County Roads
Key Concept
Key Concept: Conflict of Interest
KEY QUESTION: What steps must county judges and commissioners take to prevent a conflict of interest? REFERENCE POINTS: Texas Local Government Code Section 81.002 (a) Texas Local Government Code Chapter 171, Special Disclosure Affidavit Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176, Conflicts Disclosure Statement TALKING POINTS: According to Section … [Read more...] about Key Concept: Conflict of Interest
Key Concept: Competitive Bidding
KEY QUESTION: What are the statutory regulations regarding competitive bidding? MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262–The County Purchasing Act ADDITIONAL REFERENCE POINTS: Local Government Code Chapter 271, Subchapters B and D, which includes laws related to competitive bidding on public works contracts and … [Read more...] about Key Concept: Competitive Bidding
Key Concept: Disposal of Surplus or Salvage Property
KEY QUESTION: What is the legal procedure for county disposal of surplus or salvage property? REFERENCE POINTS: Texas Local Government Code Chapter 263, Subchapter D TALKING POINTS: “Salvage property” means personal property, other than items routinely discarded as waste, that because of use, time, accident, or any other cause is so worn, damaged, or … [Read more...] about Key Concept: Disposal of Surplus or Salvage Property
KEY CONCEPT: Donations to the County
KEY QUESTION: Can the commissioners court accept donations to the county? REFERENCE POINTS: Texas Local Government Code Section 81.032 TALKING POINTS: Commissioners courts may accept a gift, grant, donation, bequest, or form of money or other property on behalf of the county for the purpose of performing a function conferred by law on … [Read more...] about KEY CONCEPT: Donations to the County