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Both physical presence and intent to reside needed to run for a county election, Texas AG finds
AUSTIN - Determining residency for purposes of the Election Code involves consideration of both a person’s physical presence and current intention to reside in a particular location, according to Attorney General Ken Paxton. -
Texas AG asked about use of forfeiture funds
Abbott (R) AUSTIN (Legal Newsline)-Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has been asked to issue an opinion on whether a county attorney may use forfeiture funds to pay a private law firm for representation in a civil lawsuit. -
Abbott asked to opine on county's outside counsel
Abbott DALLAS (Legal Newsline)-Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has been asked to opine as to whether Dallas County Commissioners have the authority to hire outside lawyers to represent the county in certain civil cases, his office said Friday. -
Jefferson County refuses to settle 'frivolous' claims, keeps civil court costs low
While known as a "judicial hellhole" in some tort reform circles, Jefferson County critics might be surprised to learn the county only spent $1.2 million settling civil suits over the last 10 years. -
Commissioners address budget, tax rate on Monday
A Public Hearing will be held 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24 to allow public comment on the proposed 2007-2008 Budget for Jefferson County. -
Budget Proposals for Jefferson County Fiscal Year 2007-2008
Budget Proposals for Jefferson County Fiscal Year 2007-2008:Civil Courts, District Clerk and County Clerk