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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 88(R)

House Bill 784	House Author: Ordaz
Effective: 9-1-23	Senate Sponsor: Blanco

House Bill 784 amends the Local Government Code to authorize the El Paso County judge to file an order with the commissioners court delegating to a county commissioner, a chief administrator, or another county officer or employee the ability to sign orders or other official documents associated with the county judge's office. The bill authorizes the county judge to file a standing order of emergency delegation of authority indicating the types of orders or documents that the delegates may sign in the event of an emergency or disaster. The bill also authorizes the commissioners court to delegate managerial authority of the commissioners court to a county chief administrator.