QUESTION: What are the statutory regulations regarding competitive bidding? MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262 – The County Purchasing Act KEY ADDITIONAL REFERENCE POINTS (Note: There are many more laws that impact County purchasing.): Local Government Code Chapter 271, subchapters B, C and D, relating to competitive bidding on certain … [Read more...] about Key Concept: Competitive Bidding
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KEY CONCEPT: Texas Commission on Jail Standards
KEY QUESTION: What is the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, and how does the Commission affect county government?
REFERENCE POINTS: Texas Administrative Code TITLE 37 – PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS PART 9 – TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS TALKING POINTS: The Texas Legislature created the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (Commission) in 1975 to implement a declared state policy that all county jail facilities conform to minimum standards of construction, … [Read more...] about KEY CONCEPT: Texas Commission on Jail Standards
KEY CONCEPT: Filling a Vacancy on the Commissioners Court
KEY QUESTION: What is the procedure for filling a vacancy left by a County Judge or County Commissioner?
MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Texas Local Government Code, Title 3 Organization of County Government, Subtitle B Commissioners Court and County Officers, Chapter 87, Subchapter D Filling of Vacancies TALKING POINTS: 1.According to Sec. 87.041 of the Texas Local Government Code, the Commissioners Court of a county may fill a vacancy in the offices of: county judge; … [Read more...] about KEY CONCEPT: Filling a Vacancy on the Commissioners Court
KEY CONCEPT: Public Finance Options
KEY QUESTION: Can a county finance debt?
MAIN 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 Government Code Chapter 271, Subchapter C – authorizes a … [Read more...] about KEY CONCEPT: Public Finance Options
KEY CONCEPT: Competitive Bidding During a Disaster
KEY QUESTION: Are there exemptions to the competitive bidding requirements during a disaster?
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 … [Read more...] about KEY CONCEPT: Competitive Bidding During a Disaster