Texas County Progress

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

Texas Department of Transportation

KEY CONCEPT: Regulating Traffic on County Roads

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KEY QUESTION: Can Commissioners Courts regulate traffic on county roads?

MAIN REFERENCE POINTS: Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 541-Chapter 545, Title 7, Subtitle C, “Rules of the Road,” also known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 251, Subchapter E, part of the County Road and Bridge Act TALKING POINTS: Title 7, Subtitle C of the Transportation Code (Uniform Act) states that a … [Read more...] about KEY CONCEPT: Regulating Traffic on County Roads

TIF Grant Program

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Application Process Open Through May 27

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is now accepting electronic applications for the County Transportation Infrastructure Fund (TIF) grant program. The deadline to apply for a portion of the allocated $250 million is May 27. Each County Judge should have received a certified letter from TxDOT notifying their county of the TIF application process and the timeframe … [Read more...] about TIF Grant Program

Ector County Judge to Lead Freight Plan Committee

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       As a 37-year resident of Odessa and now Ector County’s chief administrative officer, County Judge Debi Hays is proud of the contribution the Permian Basin makes not only to the Lone Star State, but to the nation. In fact, she has the statistics at her fingertips: “The Permian Basin is the epicenter of energy production in Texas and serves a critical role in literally … [Read more...] about Ector County Judge to Lead Freight Plan Committee

County Transportation Infrastructure Fund Grant Program FAQ’s

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The following is an excerpt from TxDOT’s recently released Q&A document. To read the full version, go to http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/energy/sb1747/frequently-asked-questions.pdf. Deadlines  Q: What is the deadline for accepting the grant funding?  A: The rules do not specify a date by which the agreement must be executed. Counties can begin incurring … [Read more...] about County Transportation Infrastructure Fund Grant Program FAQ’s