KEY QUESTION: Can a county finance debt? REFERENCE POINTS: Article XI, Section 7 of the Texas Constitution – a county that borrows money is required to establish an interest and sinking fund. Texas Government Code Chapter 1251 – bond election provisions. Texas Government Code Chapter 1431 – authorizes the issuance of tax notes. Texas Local … [Read more...] about Key Concept: Public Finance Options
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Regulating Traffic on County Roads
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: 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