KEY QUESTION: Can Commissioners Courts regulate traffic on county roads? MAIN 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 POINTS: … Continue Reading about Regulating Traffic on County Roads
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Texas County Road Maintenance: Survey Report
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
Resolution Spotlight: Optional County Road and Bridge Fee
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
89th Texas Legislature
CJCAT County Impact Analysis
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 Courthouse
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 … Continue Reading about Victoria County Courthouse
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Cybersecurity Training
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
Wise County Artificial Intelligence Exploratory Program
In late January, the Wise County Commissioners Court launched a nine-month pilot program to help officials determine how Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be used to benefit county government. “Our progress to … Continue Reading about Wise County Artificial Intelligence Exploratory Program