Texas County Progress

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

Texas Government Code

Emergency Management

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KEY CONCEPT: Emergency Management KEY QUESTION: What is the county’s role in emergency management? REFERENCE POINT: Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, also referred to as the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 TALKING POINTS: Every county is required by law to maintain an emergency management program or participate in an interjurisdictional emergency management program, as … [Read more...] about Emergency Management

Am I Seeing Double?? Texas Government Code Chapter 2267… and 2267

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By Narita Holmes,Former Ector County Purchasing Agent Are you seeing double? No! There really are two Chapter 2267 sections in the Texas Government Code that have an impact on counties.  During the Regular Session of the 82nd Texas Legislature in 2011, two separate bills were passed with the same chapter number in the Government Code.  Both sections deal with construction, and … [Read more...] about Am I Seeing Double?? Texas Government Code Chapter 2267… and 2267