Explore and evaluate Texas county governments. Let’s learn what counties do, what form of government they have, and who represents you at the county level.
1. In which county do you live? Who serves on the Commissioners Court in your county? Who represents you on the Commissioners Court?
2. In your own words, explain the duties of the commissioners court, the county tax collector, the county clerk, the district attorney, and the county sheriff. Who holds each position in your county?
3. Of all the county officials you have researched and identified, which one do you believe to be the most significant and why?