When it comes to county government purchasing, the statutes contain many requirements that must be met. These requirements are scattered throughout the statutes – not just in the section known as the County Purchasing Act – and change each time the Texas Legislature meets. It is the duty of every county official to follow these laws. Many counties rely on procurement … [Read more...] about Do’s and Don’ts of County Purchasing
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Vital Communication Tool
Using the County Budget to Connect With Constituents
“By offering sound information and improving the general understanding of the workings of the county, we strengthen the public's trust in government, and I am glad to be a part of this process. As we work to meet each year’s challenges, I encourage you to be active in your county’s government, stay informed, learn the issues, and visit with your county officials. … [Read more...] about Vital Communication Tool
Financing Routine Capital Expenditures
Each year as counties prepare their budgets, along with the routine maintenance and operational costs, counties inevitably face the need to budget for some routine capital items. Law enforcement vehicles or road grading equipment may need replacement; radios, computers or office equipment may have worn out; gravel and road base material may be needed to repair county roads; or … [Read more...] about Financing Routine Capital Expenditures
Valuable Budget Tools
Calendar, Vision Help Guide Lengthy Process Legal document…approved expenditures…statement of revenue…expenses and fund balances… While these technical definitions of the county budget are certainly valid, the budget document often embodies much more to Commissioners Courts and the constituents they serve. In many counties, the facts and figures in the budget ultimately … [Read more...] about Valuable Budget Tools
Writing the State Budget: 85th Legislature
The following are excerpts taken from The House Research Organization Focus Report No. 83-5 released in February 2017. To view the report in full, go to http://www.hro.house.state.tx.us/pdf/focus/writing85.pdf. Writing a two-year budget is one of the Texas Legislature’s main tasks. During the 2017 regular session, the 85th Legislature will consider a budget for … [Read more...] about Writing the State Budget: 85th Legislature