The Rolling Stones offered the following advice: “You can’t always get what you want, but you just might get what you need.” A recent Opinion from the Attorney General provides insight into the authority of county officers to enforce weight limitations on state highways and county roads. In AG Opinion KP-0458 (2024), Attorney General Ken Paxton held that a deputy sheriff … [Read more...] about County Weight Enforcement
From the General Counsel
Elections in a Democratic Republic
Free and fair elections are a cornerstone of our system of government. Every two years, the voters have an opportunity to express their will and select their leaders. Required biennial elections are not common in other countries, even in democracies. The framers of our constitution ensured that our leaders would be required to undergo frequent review by the voters. The two-year … [Read more...] about Elections in a Democratic Republic