Texas County Progress

The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas

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KEY CONCEPT: Public Finance Options

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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

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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

KEY CONCEPT: Cybersecurity

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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 … [Read more...] about KEY CONCEPT: Cybersecurity

Key Concept: Regulating Game Rooms

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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 … [Read more...] about Key Concept: Regulating Game Rooms

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