News Article | June 12, 2026
Commissioners Court
LegalEase
Legal Guidance
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“We have a growing population in our rural county. Many of our residents have never lived outside of a city before, and have lots of questions about what the county can and can’t regulate. Is there a resource we can share with them to help explain our authority?” |
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Is there a resource outlining Texas county regulatory authority?
Yes. TAC has developed a simple one-pager that outlines what counties in Texas can and cannot regulate. Download the County Regulatory Authority handout on TAC’s Economic Development Resources page.
