Atascosa County provides the following notices in accordance with applicable Texas law and state and federal regulations. These notices are made available to ensure transparency, public access to information, and compliance with statutory requirements.
Public Information Act Notice
Texas Government Code, Chapter 552
The public has the right to request access to government records under the Texas Public Information Act (PIA).
How to Request Information
Requests for public information must be made in writing and may be submitted by:
- In person
- Fax (if available)
Requests should clearly describe the information requested so it may be properly identified.
Public Information Officer
Atascosa County Public Information Officer
[Name or Title]
[Mailing Address]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]
[Link to Request Form, if applicable]
Certain information may be exempt from disclosure as provided by law.
Open Meetings Act Notice
Texas Government Code, Chapter 551
Atascosa County complies with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Meetings of the Commissioners Court and other county boards and committees are open to the public, except as permitted by law.
Meeting notices, agendas, and related materials are posted in accordance with statutory time requirements and are available for public review.
➡️ Commissioners Court Agendas
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Notice
Americans with Disabilities Act & Texas Government Code
Atascosa County is committed to providing access to its services, programs, and activities for individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request.
ADA Coordinator
ADA Coordinator
[Name or Title]
[Address]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]
Requests for accommodations should be made as far in advance as possible.
Ethics and Conflict of Interest Notices
Texas Local Government Code & Texas Ethics Commission
County officers and employees are subject to state ethics laws and conflict of interest requirements.
Certain individuals doing business with the County may be required to file disclosure forms, including:
- Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ)
- Conflicts Disclosure Statement (Form CIS)
These forms and additional guidance are available through the Texas Ethics Commission.
➡️ https://www.ethics.state.tx.us
Whistleblower Protection Notice
Texas Government Code, Chapter 554
Employees of Atascosa County are protected from retaliation for reporting, in good faith, violations of law by the County or its employees.
Reports should be made to an appropriate law enforcement authority.
Retaliation against employees who make protected reports is prohibited by law.
Voter Rights and Election Notices
Texas Election Code
Atascosa County provides voter rights information as required by law, including:
- Voter registration rights
- Provisional voting information
- Language assistance availability
- Accessible voting accommodations
Election-specific notices, polling locations, and dates are posted separately as required.
Employment and Equal Opportunity Notices
Atascosa County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.
Employment-related notices may include:
- Equal Employment Opportunity statements
- Military leave rights
- Other notices required by state or federal law
Records Retention and Management
Texas Local Government Code & Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Atascosa County retains and disposes of public records in accordance with records retention schedules established by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Records are maintained to ensure transparency, accountability, and legal compliance.
Financial Transparency and Reporting
In accordance with Texas law, Atascosa County provides public access to financial information, including:
- Adopted budgets
- Annual financial reports
- Tax rate information
- Debt and financial obligations
Website Disclaimer
Information provided on this website is offered as a public service and is intended for informational purposes only. While reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, Atascosa County makes no warranties regarding completeness or timeliness.
External Links Notice
This website may contain links to external websites not maintained by Atascosa County. Links are provided for convenience and do not constitute endorsement of external content, services, or organizations.
Updates to Required Notices
Atascosa County reserves the right to update or modify these notices as required by law. Updates will be posted to this page as necessary.