Texas County Progress

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

Key Concept

Commissioners Court Meetings During an Emergency

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KEY QUESTION:  What is the proper procedure for scheduling or rescheduling Commissioners Court meetings as necessitated by an emergency? REFERENCE POINT: Texas Government Code Chapter 551, The Open Meetings Act, Sections 551.0411 and 551.045 TALKING POINTS: Background: Commissioners Court is required by law to give written notice of the date, hour, place, and … [Read more...] about Commissioners Court Meetings During an Emergency

Key Concept: Fireworks

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KEY CONCEPT: Fireworks KEY QUESTION: Can Commissioners Courts regulate the use of fireworks? REFERENCE POINTS Local Government Code Section 352.051 Texas Government Code Chapter 418 TALKING POINTS: Local Government Code Section 352.051 authorizes the Commissioners Court to adopt an order to regulate “restricted” fireworks in a county’s unincorporated areas … [Read more...] about Key Concept: Fireworks