The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
County Progress is often asked for information on county roads including an explanation of the “precinct system” and the “unit system.” The text below provides a simple explanation of each system and the related Commissioners Court responsibilities. Our thanks to the road experts who helped us prepare this article. The Basics A county road is a public road that has been … Continue Reading about County Roads: Precinct System and Unit System
KEY QUESTION: Can Commissioners Courts regulate traffic on county roads? MAIN REFERENCE POINTS: Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 541-Chapter 545, Title 7, … Continue Reading about Regulating Traffic on County Roads
Counties continue to face ever-increasing challenges in providing road networks that meet the transportation needs of commerce and industry while maintaining a … Continue Reading about Texas County Road Maintenance: Survey Report
According to Texas Transportation Code Section 502.401, Subchapter H, Optional Fees, “The Commissioners Court of a county by order may impose an additional fee, not … Continue Reading about Resolution Spotlight: Optional County Road and Bridge Fee
The Regular Session of the 89th Texas Legislature began with a $24 billion surplus and high hopes for action on several important issues. County priorities included … Continue Reading about 89th Texas Legislature
Victoria County has been home to four courthouses, if you count the hand-hewn log church used by the first Commissioners Court in 1837. According to June Rayfield Welch, author of “The Texas Courthouse … Continue Reading about Victoria County Courthouse
KEY QUESTION: Are county employees and elected and appointed officials required by law to complete cybersecurity training? MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Information Resources Act, Government Code, Chapter 2054, New … Continue Reading about Cybersecurity Training
