Legal Services

Can the county place a vacant office on the general election ballot in an odd-numbered year?

June 17, 2025

 Legal Services 

Does an elected official vacate their office if called to active military duty?

October 10, 2024

 Legal Services 

Does an elected county officer who has triggered an automatic resignation by announcing for a different office remain in the current office as a holdover?

December 11, 2023

 Legal Services 

What can the county do when an elected official resigns before another can be appointed?

February 23, 2023

 Legal Services 

What vacancies may a commissioners court fill by appointment?

May 01, 2021

 Legal Services 

Is there a statutorily mandated process for making an appointment?

May 01, 2021

 Legal Services 

Is there a deadline to appoint a replacement once an elected official has resigned?

December 11, 2019

 Legal Services