Texas local officials
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Local officials in Texas are in charge of running the municipal governments for the counties, cities, towns and school districts. They are designated by the state constitution.
Elected positions[edit]
The following are elected positions for municipal governments according the Texas Constitution.
| Position | Term length | Elected in |
|---|---|---|
| County commissioner (4) | 4 years, staggered | November |
| County judge | 4 years | November |
| County clerk | 4 years | November |
| County attorney | 4 years | November |
| County court at law judge | 4 years | November |
| County sheriff | 4 years | November |
| County treasurer | 4 years | November |
| County constable | 4 years | November |
| Tax assessor-collector | 4 years | November |
| Mayor | 4 years | November |
| District clerk | 4 years | November |
| Justice of the peace | 4 years | November |
Appointed positions[edit]
| Position | Term / contract length | Appointed by | Who cannot serve |
|---|---|---|---|
| State board of trustees (9) | 6 years | Governor | Senate must confirm |
| County auditor | 2 years | District judges | Must be an accountant |
| County purchasing agent | 2 years | Board defined by county | Must be recognized by a national purchasing association |
| County extension agent | Varies | Commissioners court | Master's degree in agriculture |
| County engineer | Varies | Commissioners court | Texas registered professional engineer |
| District attorney | 4 years | Governor | Lawyer able to practice in Texas |
History[edit]
The first Texas Constitution was ratified in 1845 and differed little from its form of rule when it was a Republic. The only major change was that all county offices were then elective positions. The state adopted a new constitution upon joining the Confederacy in 1861. A decade post-Reconstruction, Texas adopted the Constitution of 1876, which is the present state constitution. There are many provisions about counties, municipalities and their officials outlined in the constitution.
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