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
County Judges in Texas
The heads of county governments in Texas are "judges" in name only, except in rural counties.
editorNovember 21, 2022
Tax Assessor-Collectors
Elected county officials responsible for collecting taxes
editorNovember 21, 2022
County Courts at Law in Texas
Local courts handling civil disputes, family law matters, and misdemeanor criminal cases
editorNovember 21, 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 Courts in Texas
District Courts are general trial courts handling both civil cases and felony criminal matters.
editorNovember 18, 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
County Attorneys in Texas
Elected officials playing a leadership role in county government
editorMarch 1, 2025
Constitutional County Courts
Misdemeanor courts presided over by the county judge, or chief executive of a county
editorNovember 16, 2022