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Commissioners defer decision on waiving golf-cart fees for Gateway fundraiser after legal concern

Scurry County Commissioners Court · August 20, 2024
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Summary

The court debated waiving golf-cart fees for a Gateway fundraiser; legal counsel cited Article III, Section 52 of the Texas Constitution and an AG opinion that generally prohibits gifts by commissioners courts, and the court agreed to consult the county attorney before approving a waiver.

A request to waive golf-cart fees for a Gateway fundraising tournament prompted debate at the Scurry County Commissioners Court over whether the county may legally donate services to a nonprofit fundraiser.

Speaker 6 described the prior practice of private…

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