Attorney General's Opinions

Pretrial Intervention Program Fund

September 9, 2019 by Sarah L

The Texas Attorney General has provided guidance on the proper use of the pretrial intervention program fund. Attorney General Opinion KP-0263 (2019) determined that the Commissioners Court must “ultimately decide how to expend the pretrial intervention program special fund.” Article 102.0121 of the Code of Criminal Procedure provides that a prosecutor may … [Read more...] about Pretrial Intervention Program Fund

New Year’s County Resolutions

January 1, 2018 by Sarah L

By Julie Anderson, Editor Get educated. Do more with less. Make a difference. Serve. Improve communities. Each of these is synonymous with a resolution. Tis the season to renew these commitments or lend thought to new goals and priorities, whether personal or professional. When it comes to Commissioners Court, the list practically creates itself. Fulfill My … [Read more...] about New Year’s County Resolutions

Attorney General Opinions: August 2014

August 12, 2014 by Sarah L

Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act Re: Implementation of section 601.123 of the Transportation Code, concerning the establishment of financial responsibility by making a deposit with the County Judge. (RQ-1176-GA). Submitted by Janna Ivey Lindig Bandera County Attorney Summary, Opinion No. 1068: An additional deposit of at least $55,000 with the County Judge is … [Read more...] about Attorney General Opinions: August 2014

Attorney General Opinions: July 2014

July 1, 2014 by Christi Stark

Economic Development Corp., Entertainment Projects Re: Whether section 505.152 of the Local Government Code authorizes an economic development corporation to fund certain entertainment projects (RQ-1156-GA). Submitted by Joseph Deshotel Chair, Committee on Land and Resource Management Texas House of Representatives Summary, Opinion No. GA-1050: A court could conclude … [Read more...] about Attorney General Opinions: July 2014