Articles Nine and Eleven - Local Governments

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These two parts of the Texas Constitution outline the powers of counties and cities - the two principles types of multi purpose governments in the United States. These two types of government were introduced earlier in a general form. Here we try to get specific about each so we not only understand their basic design, but also their roles in the governing process and the impact the state can have on each. It is considerable.

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- Alvin.
- Brazoria County.
- Cities.
- City Charters.
- Counties.
- County Government.
- Harris County.
- Houston.
- Local Issues.
- Pensions.
- State-Local Conflict.