Ken Paxton

A county commissioners court does not possess authority to enact an order penalizing a dog owner for a “public nuisance” due to the dog’s excessive barking where, as here, no statute confers such authority to the commissioners court.

The Texas Supreme Court has authority under Government Code section 74.024 to order county and district clerks to integrate their case management systems with re:SearchTX, the Court’s approved electronic filing system. The Court’s order is also within the scope of the judicial power to implement rules for efficient and uniform administration of the various courts; thus, it does not violate the separation of powers between the judicial and legislative branches.

Transportation Code requirements for a “junked vehicle” to constitute a public nuisance

Whether “advanced recycling facilities” engage in “recycling” under Texas law

Whether the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has enforcement authority over waterway discharge by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Whether the City of Austin’s proposed energy code conflicts with Texas Utilities Code § 181.903

Applicability of Local Government Code § 120.002 to deputy constables subsequently assigned under an interlocal agreement

The carrying of concealed firearms in courtrooms by the District Attorney and Assistant District Attorneys under Texas Penal Code § 46.15(a)(6) and (a)(7)

Commissioners Court authority to select a firm to assist with redrawing precinct lines pursuant to Chapter 42, Texas Elections Code

Disposition of corporate earnings under Chapter 394 of the Texas Local Government Code