Texas County Progress

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

Attorney General's Opinions

Pretrial Intervention Program Fund

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     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

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  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

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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’s Opinions – May 2014

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Chapter 18 of Education Code, County Equalization Tax Re: Whether Education Code section 11.301authorizes the citizens of Harris County to use repealed chapter 18 of the Education Code to increase the county equalization tax (RQ-1152-GA). Submitted by Dan Patrick Chair, Committee on Education, Texas State Senate Summary, Opinion No. GA-1047: A court would likely … [Read more...] about Attorney General’s Opinions – May 2014