 | Administrative Duties
Various statutes affect the administrative operation of the commissioners court. | | | | | Bonding Authority
In order to carry out certain responsibilities, the commissioners court is authorized to issue bonds for certain purposes. Commissioners are also responsible for management of debt incurred by the sale of such bonds. | | | | | Contracting Authority
Commissioners have the general business responsibility for the county as well as contracting authority. Counties may enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with other local governments to accomplish mutually beneficial purposes, with the state for various services, and with private entities for services or supplies. | | | | | Elections
The commissioners court is responsible for the holding of general and special elections of the county. Special elections include those authorizing creation of special districts, issuance of bonds, and other purposes. | | | | | Fiscal Operation
The commissioners court has financial responsibility for the county, setting the tax rate, authorizing expenditures, and issuing bonds. This enumeration includes other statutes related to the commissioners' responsibility for fiscal operation of the county. |
| | | Judicial Responsibilities
The commissioners court has certain responsibilities to the judicial operations at the county level. | | | | | Offices, Boards and Commissions
Commissioners create offices, boards, and commissions to carry out certain purposes. | | | | | Operating Facilities
Commissioners court is also responsible for providing buildings for use as offices and other operating facilities for the county. | | | | | Personnel
Commissioners appoint certain officers to handle other personnel-related duties, such as, fire marshall, constable, additional deputies, librarian | | | | | Public Health and Welfare
A general responsibility of the commissioners court is to provide for the public health and welfare. Provision for public welfare may include social services, libraries and parks and recreation. Specific statutes affect some activities in this general area. | | | | | Public Works
The commissioners court has responsibilities in regard to water supply, irrigation and drainage, waste disposal, clean air and agriculture. | | | | | Regulatory Responsibility
Counties have statutorily specified regulatory responsibilities. Additionally, in some cases they have an advisory role with state agencies. |
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