Texas County Progress

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

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Off-System Rural Road Safety

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The Problem of Roadway Departures When drivers leave the roadway, people often die or suffer serious injuries. The problem is not limited only to the nation’s highways. It is a problem of particular concern for “off-system” roadways in rural areas. In Texas, “on-system” generally refers to roads administered by TxDOT (federal/state highways and FM highways), so “off-system” … [Read more...] about Off-System Rural Road Safety

Task Force Publishes Energy/Road Report

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The Task Force on Texas’ Energy Sector Roadway Needs released its final report to the Texas Transportation Commission on Dec. 13, 2012. Several county representatives served on the state-formed task force, including Midland County Commissioner Robin Donnelly, Andrews County Judge Richard Dolgener, DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler, Johnson County Judge Roger Harmon, and … [Read more...] about Task Force Publishes Energy/Road Report

Roads: Special Section

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Street Smart Precinct, Countywide Road Systems Meet Varied Needs             On the surface, roadways seem understandably impersonal.  Whether they are gravel or concrete, their finite function is to transport people and goods. But against the backdrop of county government, roads and the issues they bring to the commissioners court are often personal and anything but … [Read more...] about Roads: Special Section

KEY CONCEPT: Regulating Traffic on County Roads

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KEY CONCEPT: Regulating Traffic on County Roads KEY QUESTION: Can commissioners courts regulate traffic on county roads?  MAIN REFERENCE POINTS: A.    Texas Transportation Code, Chapters 541-Chapter 545, Title 7, Subtitle C, “Rules of the Road, ” also known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways B.     Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 251, Subchapter … [Read more...] about KEY CONCEPT: Regulating Traffic on County Roads