Types of Local Government in Texas
Understanding Texas' political subdivisions
editorFebruary 17, 2025
Independent School Districts in Texas
Understanding the structure of the public school system in Texas
Community College Districts in Texas
Type of local government providing higher education services
editorFebruary 2, 2023
Political Subdivisions of Texas
Definition, examples, and comparison to the federal system
editorNovember 21, 2022
County Government in Texas
Understanding the structure, functions, and finances of county governments in Texas
editorNovember 18, 2024
County Commissioners Courts
Quasi-legislative body that sets the budget, tax rate, and other policies of county governments in Texas
editorNovember 21, 2022
Municipal Government in Texas
Understanding the structure, functions, and powers of city governments in Texas
editorNovember 20, 2022
County Judges in Texas
The heads of county governments in Texas are "judges" in name only, except in rural counties.
editorNovember 21, 2022
Emergency Services Districts in Texas
Type of local government body providing rural EMS services
editorNovember 18, 2022
Tax Assessor-Collectors
Elected county officials responsible for collecting taxes
editorNovember 21, 2022
Appraisal Review Boards
Local mechanism for settling disputes between property owners and Appraisal Districts
editorNovember 21, 2022
Municipal Courts in Texas
Overview of the structure, functions, and jurisdiction of municipal courts in Texas.
editorNovember 20, 2022
Justice of the Peace Courts
“JP Courts” handle traffic cases, evictions, small claims, and bail hearings
editorNovember 19, 2022
How to Remove a County Official in Texas
Understanding different methods for removing local officials
editorNovember 19, 2022
District Clerks in Texas
Officials handling critical judicial paperwork and jury selection
editorNovember 18, 2022
County Sheriffs in Texas
Understanding the role of sheriffs in Texas' law enforcement system
editorNovember 18, 2022
County Clerks in Texas
Local officials administering elections and maintaining public records
editorNovember 18, 2022
Constables in Texas
Understanding the role of constables in Texas' law enforcement system
editorNovember 18, 2022
Airport Authorities in Texas
Political subdivisions created to build, operate, and expand Texas airports.
editorApril 28, 2025