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  Both physical presence and intent to reside needed to run for a county election, Texas AG finds

  By David Yates | Wednesday, Jul 14, 2021 @ 1:59pm

  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.

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• Texas AG asked about use of forfeiture funds

  By Chris Rizo | Monday, Mar 29, 2010 @ 6:41am

  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.

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• Abbott asked to opine on county's outside counsel

  By Chris Rizo | Friday, Mar 19, 2010 @ 3:39pm

  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.

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• Jefferson County refuses to settle 'frivolous' claims, keeps civil court costs low

  By David Yates | Wednesday, Dec 9, 2009 @ 8:12am

  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.

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• Commissioners address budget, tax rate on Monday

  By The SE Texas Record | Wednesday, Sep 19, 2007 @ 7:51am

  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.

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• Budget Proposals for Jefferson County Fiscal Year 2007-2008

  By Marilyn Tennissen | Thursday, Jul 19, 2007 @ 6:19am

  Budget Proposals for Jefferson County Fiscal Year 2007-2008:Civil Courts, District Clerk and County Clerk

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