Problem
A. What is the difference between a home rule and a general law city? How do these forms tie to Dillon's and Fordham's rule?
B. Local elections in Texas can be a combination of Single Member District (SMD), at-large, place or cumulative voting. What are the differences between these? Which form does your hometown use?
C. What are the primary sources of city and county revenue? How does reliance on these sources impact annexation decisions? How do the revenue sources impact the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) activities of a city?
D. In Texas county's focus on law enforcement and record keeping. What/who are the key offices/officials involved in providing these services?
E. Describe the composition of the County Commissioners Court. What are the responsibilities of the members? How much lawmaking can this body really do?