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   Sec. 73.011. APPLICATION FOR RELOCATION ELECTION. (a) The county judge of a county shall order an election on the question of the relocation of the county seat of the county if an application for the relocation election is made by at least 100 resident freeholders and qualified voters of the county. However: (2) if the county has 150 or fewer ...

2. lbj.utexas.edu › sites › defaultCONSTITUTIONAL BASIS OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT - Lyndon B. Johnson ...

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   Republic and State of Texas was settled, the number of counties increased to the present number of 254. Counties were created to provide a court system within a day’s horseback ride of the county seat. Besides providing a court system and law and order, early counties were responsible for roads, care for the indigent, and education.

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   Jul 28, 2024 · Description: This map shows states boundaries, the state capital, counties and county seats in Texas Size: 1600x1448px / 0.98 Mb Author: Ontheworldmap.com

4. casetext.com › chapter-73-location-of-county-seatTexas Codes | Chapter 73 - LOCATION OF COUNTY SEAT - Casetext

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   Chapter 73 - LOCATION OF COUNTY SEAT. Browse as List. Search Within. Subchapter A - COUNTY SEAT IN NEWLY ORGANIZED COUNTY (§§ 73.001 — 73.002) Subchapter B - RELOCATION OF COUNTY SEATS (§§ 73.011 — 73.015) Browse Texas Codes | Chapter 73 - LOCATION OF COUNTY SEAT for free on Casetext.

5. statutes.capitol.texas.gov › Docs › LGCHAPTER 71. CREATION OF COUNTIES - Texas Constitution and ...

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   Sec. 71.002. PLACE FOR HOLDING TERMS OF COURTS IN NEW COUNTY BEFORE COUNTY SEAT IS DESIGNATED. Until the county seat of a new county is established, the terms of the district, county, and commissioners courts of the county shall be held at the place designated by the commissioners court. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.

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   Mar 29, 2012 · Texas State Library and Archives. 1201 Brazos St. Austin, TX 78701. Mail: P.O. Box 12927 Austin, TX 78711. Tel: 512-463-5437 Fax: 512-463-5436 Email TSLAC

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   What is attachment of counties?

   • ATTACHMENT OF COUNTIES. (a) Until a new county is legally organized, the territory of the new county remains subject to the county from which it is taken. (b) A legally organized county that, for any reason, loses its county organization is attached to the organized county whose county seat is closest to that of the disorganized county.

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   Where can I find information about specific counties in Texas?

   • Additional information concerning the location and history of specific counties can be found in the Handbook of Texas Online. Counties and County Seats Additional information concerning the location and history of specific counties can be found in the Handbook of Texas Online.

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   What is a county seat?

   • The location that receives the majority of votes cast in the election is the county seat. However, a county seat first established in a newly organized county may not be located more than five miles from the geographic center of the county unless at least two-thirds of the voters voting in the election on the subject vote for the site.

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   What is a county seat relocation election?

   • (a) The county judge of a county shall order an election on the question of the relocation of the county seat of the county if an application for the relocation election is made by at least 100 resident freeholders and qualified voters of the county. However:

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   What are the requirements for moving a county seat in Texas?

   • (c) The requirements of this subsection are in addition to those imposed by Article IX, Section 2, of the Texas Constitution relating to the number of votes that are necessary to move a county seat in certain cases. A two-thirds vote of the voters voting at the election is required to move a county seat located:

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   How do you move a county seat?

   • A two-thirds vote of the voters voting at the election is required to move a county seat located: (1) more than five miles from the geographic center of the county to another site more than five miles from the center; or (2) within five miles of the geographic center of the county to another site within five miles of the center.

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8. www.county.org › resources › resource-libraryGuide to Texas Laws for County Officials

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   Guide to Texas Laws for County Officials. While this guide is comprehensive, it does not list every statute that may affect county government. The document is intended primarily as a quick reference guide for county officials. Its main focus is a description of the office and the administrative duties associated with it. Guide to Texas Laws for ...