County Attorneys in Texas
Elected officials playing a leadership role in county government
Types of Local Government in Texas
Understand the differences between different local governments
Counties of Texas
Understanding the structure, functions, and finances of county governments in Texas
Community College Districts in Texas
Overview A community college district in Texas is a type of special-purpose district that funds and operates a…
Political Subdivisions of Texas
Political subdivisions of Texas are units of local government that provide basic services, including education, public safety, ambulances,…
County Commissioners Courts
Quasi-legislative body that sets the budget, tax rate, and other policies of county governments in Texas
County Judges in Texas
The heads of county governments in Texas are "judges" in name only, except in rural counties.
Tax Assessor-Collectors
Tax assessor-collectors in Texas are local officials responsible for calculating property tax bills and collecting various taxes and…
Appraisal Review Boards
Local mechanism for settling disputes between property owners and Appraisal Districts
Appraisal Districts
Critical mechanism in Texas' property tax system
Municipal Government in Texas
Understanding the structure, functions, and powers of city governments in Texas
Municipal Courts in Texas
Overview Municipal courts in Texas are the judicial organ of city government. These courts primarily handle traffic cases,…
Justice of the Peace Courts
“JP Courts” handle traffic cases, evictions, small claims, and bail hearings
How to Remove a County Official in Texas
Understanding different methods for removing local officials in Texas
County Jails in Texas
Understanding the role and operations of county jails in Texas
Independent School Districts in Texas
Understanding the structure of the public school system in Texas
Emergency Services Districts in Texas
Overview Emergency Services Districts (ESD) in Texas are local government units that provide fire protection, emergency medical services,…
District Clerks in Texas
Overview District clerks in Texas are elected officials that serve the court system, coordinating the jury selection process…
County Sheriffs in Texas
Understanding the role of sheriffs in Texas' law enforcement system
County Clerks in Texas
Overview County clerks in Texas are custodians of public records dealing with real estate, misdemeanor crimes, and other…