Texas counties operate within the scope of the Texas Constitution, meaning any action taken by the county must be authorized by a statute; this applies to county land use authority. Chapter 232 of the Local Government Code outlines a county’s regulatory authority related to subdivisions beginning with the following: Sec. 232.001. PLAT REQUIRED. The owner of a tract … [Read more...] about Resolution Spotlight – County Land Use Authority
Resolutions
Resolution Spotlight – Motor Fuel Tax Exemption
The Resolutions adopted by the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT) originate among members of Commissioners Courts and serve as the CJCAT Legislative Platform. Our latest Resolution Spotlight addresses Support for a County Motor Fuel Tax Exemption. Motor fuel taxes are the state’s consumption taxes on gasoline, diesel fuel, and liquefied and compressed … [Read more...] about Resolution Spotlight – Motor Fuel Tax Exemption
Resolution Spotlight
The Resolutions adopted by the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT) originate among members of Commissioners Courts and serve as the CJCAT Legislative Platform. Resolution Spotlights are designed to explain the history behind the Association Resolutions. Rockwall County introduced the following spotlight. Municipal Utility Districts and Other Utility … [Read more...] about Resolution Spotlight
Panhandle Resolutions
The Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association passed the following resolutions on September 5, 2024. Appreciation to Hosts and Sponsors WHEREAS, the Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association semi-annual meeting was held on September 5, 2024; and, WHEREAS, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service hosted the Panhandle County Judges and … [Read more...] about Panhandle Resolutions
CJCAT Resolutions Lay Foundation for Legislative Platform
On Oct. 5, 2022, the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT) unanimously passed a slate of resolutions covering crucial county issues including unfunded mandates, revenue caps, and local option revenue sources. Commissioners Court members from across the Lone Star State voted on each resolution during the Association’s Business Meeting. “At … [Read more...] about CJCAT Resolutions Lay Foundation for Legislative Platform