Land Use & Zoning
A Texas county commissioner's court has authority over:
AMunicipal zoning within incorporated city limits
BSubdivision regulations and road maintenance in unincorporated areas of the county✓ Correct
CTREC licensing requirements in the county
DState highway planning and construction
Explanation
Texas county commissioners' courts govern county functions including subdivision regulations, road maintenance in unincorporated areas, county budget, and other county services. They do not have zoning authority in unincorporated areas (unlike municipalities).
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