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The state of Texas is divided into 254 counties, more than any other U.S. state. Texas was originally divided into municipalities, a unit of local government under Spanish and Mexican rule. When the Republic of Texas gained its independence in 1836, there were 23 municipalities, which became the original Texas counties. Many of these would later be divided into new counties. The most recent county to be created was Kenedy County in 1921. The most recent county to be organized was Loving County in 1931. Each county is run by a commissioners court consisting of four elected commissioners (one from each of four precincts drawn based on population) and a county judge elected from all the voters of the county. In smaller counties, the county judge actually does perform judicial duties, but in larger counties the judge's role is limited to serving on the commissioners court. Certain officials, such as the sheriff and tax collector, are elected separately by the voters, but the commissioners court determines their office budgets, and sets overall county policy. All county elections are partisan. Counties in Texas also have less legal power than cities or towns. While the counties have eminent domain power and control all unincorporated land within their boundaries, they have neither home rule authority nor zoning power. The county is responsible for providing essential services (except for fire and ambulance, which are often done by volunteer fire departments). Unlike other states, Texas does not allow for consolidated city-county governments. Cities and counties (as well as other political entities) are permitted to enter "interlocal agreements" to share services (as an example, a city and a school district may enter into agreements with the county whereby the county bills for and collects property taxes for the city and school district; thus, only one tax bill is sent instead of three). School districts are independent of county and city government (with the exception of the Stafford district, which is city controlled). The Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) code, which is used by the United States government to uniquely identify states and counties, is provided with each entry. Texas's code is 48, which when combined with any county code would be written as 48XXX. The FIPS code for each county links to census data for that county. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Texas residents - how to find Medicaid providers? Q. I am looking for an OB/GYN in my area (I live in Irving) that accepts Medicaid. Since I live in Dallas county, however, my provider directory only shows those providers that are in the CITY of Dallas, which is much too far for me to drive. Is there a place where I can find a more comprehensive list of providers? I don't want to just have to call around to various doctors...I have a full-time job and an 8-month-old, so I don't really have the time to do that. Asked by Sarah M. - Fri Apr 6 10:29:57 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. All I would know to do personally is to start from the top and work down. Try the toll free number on this website. If you can get through you may be able to get your information from them or they be able to direct you to the right place. Answered by evilpoo - Fri Apr 6 10:43:25 2007 Does anyone know if this can get me out of my rental agreement? Q. I am renting a house here in Texas. I just recently found out that the house that I am renting got the ownership transferred and is now under a new owners name(previous owners brother) also listed in the county records. When I signed my lease with this rental company, the leases were signed with the old owners name and they have not asked me to sign a new lease with the new owners name. I dont really like it here and was wondering if this would be a good excuse to get out of my lease? The lease states Lessee as me with my signature and Lessor with the old owners name and his signature. The only place the contract has the companies name or anything is on the heading of the contract. Asked by Blue - Mon Apr 2 10:39:31 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. Normally no. In the event of the transfer of ownership of a rental property, the buyer usually must honor the leases in effect at the time of purchase. It is then the new owners perogative as whether or not to renew that lease. Now, all legality aside, it is possible that the new owner doesn't want you there either, but is legally bound to let you live there. I would suggest you get in touch with the new owner and ask what his intentions with the property are. He may be willing to let you out of the lease if it helps him with his own goals for the property. Answered by Wango138 - Mon Apr 2 10:45:20 2007 Which states are friendliest? The least friendly? (Come up w/ your own list of 3-5 each. Thanks!)?
Q. Which states are friendliest? The least friendly? (Come up w/ your own list of 3-5 each. Thanks!)? My picks: Friendliest (in order): 1. Texas (except for Dallas proper) 2. Mississippi (Southhaven is great, in particular!) 3. Alabama 4. Tennessee 5. Georgia Least friendly (in order): 1. California 2. New Jersey 3. Kentucky (I HATED every single minute living there, the people are snobby and pretentious, especially in Louisville and Lawrenceburg. I lived in four different communties in west, central, and northern KY, and had an opportunity to visit 94 of 120 counties, so I can tell you firsthand what it's like. Yes, in Kentucky of all places!) 4. Indiana 5. Maryland Where would you like to live? Is it where you are now, or elsewhere? Or,… [cont.] Asked by BlanketyBlank - Sun Jun 18 22:28:07 2006 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments A. From my own experiences the friendliest are: 1.Maine 2.Virginia 3.North Carolina 4. Indiana 5. Minnesota The least: 1.New Jersey 2. Southern New York (its such a big state.. upstate is wonderful so I won't nail the whole state as bad) 3. Connecticut 4. Massachusetts If I could live anywhere I would live in Maine. I currently live in Connecticut. Answered by Arizona Indian Doll - Sun Jun 18 23:01:51 2006 From Yahoo Answer Search: "List of counties in Texas"
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