Focus and Composition
The Commissioners Court serves as both the legislative and executive branches of county government. The Texas Constitution specifies that it consist of:
Responsibilities
Many State administrative responsibilities rest with the court, as well as a growing number of permissive authorities. The Commissioners Court has budgetary authority over all County departments and other elected officials.
Functions
Texas County government is generally an extension of state government, focusing on:
- Health and welfare
- Jail services
- Law enforcement
- Records and licenses
- Roads
- The judicial system