Travis County Commssioners Court
November 27, 2001
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Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St.
Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor
Austin, Texas 78701
Voting Sessions begin at 9:00 AM unless otherwise noted.
November 27, 2001, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE INPUT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON NAMING TRAVIS COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE WEST COMMAND CENTER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNTY POLICY §1.020.
(COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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the discussion.
2. DISCUSS PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED
PLAT OF LOTS 39 & 40, COSTA BELLA SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS -
7.187 ACRES - BELLA RIVA DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE
PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF LAKEWAY ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
BAXTER)
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the discussion.
3. DISCUSS PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED
PLAT OF LOTS 24A & 25A, COSTA BELLA SECTION TWO - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS
- 2.00 ACRES - BELLA CIMA DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE
PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF LAKEWAY ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
BAXTER)
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the discussion.
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
4. EXPRESS APPRECIATION BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO THE COMMISSIONERS
COURT AND OTHERS FOR THE NEWLY RENOVATED SPACE ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE
STOKES BUILDING.
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the discussion.
5. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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the discussion.
6. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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the discussion.
7. UPDATE ON STATUS OF 2001 COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN.
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the discussion.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
8. CONSIDER CONTINUATION OF FLOODING DISASTER DECLARATION
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
9. A. CONSIDER REVISIONS TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER
10.041 - MILITARY LEAVE, INCLUDING PROVISION TO ALLOW DEPARTMENTS TO TRANSFER
EMPLOYEES ON MILITARY LEAVE TO TEMPORARY SLOTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.B.
CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION OF 100 MILITARY LEAVE SLOTS FOR EXTENDED MILITARY LEAVE
EMPLOYEES WHO ARE ON LEAVE WITHOUT PAY FOR HRMD TO ASSIGN TO OFFICES AND DEPARTMENTS
AS NEEDED, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.C. CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION OF 25 MILITARY
LEAVE SLOTS FOR EXTENDED MILITARY LEAVE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE ON PAID LEAVE FOR
SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR USE AS NEEDED, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
10. DISCUSS AND APPROVE AN ORDER TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTEROFFER
THE SETTLEMENT OFFERS RECEIVED FROM EMPLOYEES FOR NON-DESIGNATED HOLIDAY TIME
THEY WERE NOT ALLOWED TO USE DURING FY 01.
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the discussion.
11. SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS TO HISTORICAL COMMISSION ON NAMING
TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WEST COMMAND CENTER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNTY
POLICY §1.020, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
On Consent
12. APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION TO PERMIT THE PROCUREMENT
OF A CONTRACT TO INSTALL A NEW ROOFING SYSTEM ON THE COUNTY FACILITY LOCATED
AT 1600 SMITH ROAD.
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the discussion.
13. REVIEW AND APPROVE FINAL VERSION OF TRAVIS COUNTY GROUP
BENEFITS SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTIONS.
On Consent
14. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
On Consent
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
15. RECEIVE STAFF REPORT ON FY '01 TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT'S SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT/WORK-BASED LEARNING
PROGRAM.
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the discussion.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
16. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS,
APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE.A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT
WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL SERVICE FOR THE RETIRED SENIORS VOLUNTEER
PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM
FOR FY 02.B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT TO THE HOGG FOUNDATION FOR THE JUVENILE
ASSESSMENT CENTER: EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS PROGRAM IN
JUVENILE COURT. THIS IS A NEW GRANT PROGRAM TO EXPAND THE ASSESSMENT SERVICES
PROVIDED BY JUVENILE COURT.
On Consent
17. APPROVE BUDGETING WITHIN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S
OFFICE OF RECENTLY AWARDED FUNDING FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE SCAAP
PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $602,532.00 TO COVER EXPENSES RELATED TO INCREASED
SECURITY NEEDS AND EQUIPMENT FOR COUNTY AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES.
On Consent
18. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OUTSTANDING ISSUES
RELATED TO IMPLEMENTATION OF GASB- 34, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:A. STATUS REPORT
ON VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS;B. IDENTIFICATION OF SPECIAL CHALLENGES AND RECOMMENDED
SOLUTIONS;C. NEED TO EXTEND CERTAIN TEMPORARY PERSONNEL; ANDD. PROPOSAL FOR
SPECIAL FINANCIAL SYSTEMS STRATEGY TEAM TO ADDRESS CERTAIN GASB-34 ISSUES
AND RELATED BUDGET ISSUES.
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the discussion.
19. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
20. RECONSIDER RESOLUTION TO THE LCRA'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO SUPPORT CHANGES TO THE LCRA WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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the discussion.
21. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE
FACILITIES FOR THE CUL-DE-SAC AT THE END OF HENRY MARX LANE IN PRECINCT THREE.
(COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
On Consent
22. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE
STREET FOR BARTON CREEK SECTION M, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER
BAXTER)
On Consent
23. APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR BARTON CREEK
SECTION K, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
On Consent
24. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF POINT
VENTURE TO MANUFACTURE STREET SIGNS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
On Consent
25. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED
PLAT OF LOTS 39 & 40, COSTA BELLA SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS -
7.187 ACRES - BELLA RIVA DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE
PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF LAKEWAY ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
BAXTER)
Postponed one week.
26. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED
PLAT OF LOTS 24A & 25A, COSTA BELLA SECTION TWO - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS
- 2.00 ACRES - BELLA CIMA DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE
PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF LAKEWAY ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
BAXTER)
On Consent
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
27. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDING SYSTEMS,
IFB NO. B010111-RV, TO THE LOW RESPONSIVE BIDDER, DECATUR ELECTRONICS, INC.
(TNR)
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the discussion.
28. APPROVE ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY (120) DAY EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0139-LD, S.T.A.R.S., AND CONTRACT NO. 01T0140-LD,
LASON FOR MICROFILMING SERVICES; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON MAY 22, 2001. (RECORDS
MANAGEMENT)
On Consent
29. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE
OF LANDFILL REMEDIATION/ WELL IMPROVEMENT SERVICES FROM EAGLE CONSTRUCTION
AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, L.P. FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(a)(4)
OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
On Consent
30. APPROVE PURCHASE OF MAIL SERVICES OFF STATE CONTRACT
FROM REGIONAL MAIL SERVICES FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT. (RCMR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On Consent
31. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ON-SITE NON-COMMISSIONED
SECURITY GUARD SERVICES, IFB #B020005-MP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, EXECUTIVE SECURITY.
(CSCD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On Consent
32. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO
CONTRACT NO. 00T0075-MP, AFS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. FOR EROSION CONTROL MATERIALS;
CONTRACT APPROVED ON 2/1/00. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On Consent
FE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY
33. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO
CONTRACT NO. 99T0068-LD, OFFICE DEPOT FOR COUNTY-WIDE OFFICE SUPPLIES; CONTRACT
APPROVED ON 1/12/99. COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
34. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO
CONTRACT NO. MA010046, AFFILIATED TELEPHONE AUSTIN, INC. FOR MAINTENANCE OF
PBX TELECOMM NETWORK; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 12/12/00. (I.T.S.) COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On Consent
35. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO
THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR ASSORTED CONSTRUCTION SANDS; CONTRACTS APPROVED
ON 1/30/01. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)A. CONTRACT NO. 01T0059-JP, CENTEX MATERIALS,
LP;B. CONTRACT NO. 01T0060-JP, CAPITOL AGGREGATES, LTD; ANDC. CONTRACT NO.
01T0061-JP, MIKE ARNOLD TRUCKING AND MATERIALS LD.
On Consent
36. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES - VARIOUS
FACILITIES, IFB #B020018-MP, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS: MAJESTIKLEEN, INC.
FOR GROUP I, LINE ITEM 1 (A-C), GROUP I, LINE ITEM 2 (A-C), GROUP II, LINE
ITEM 4 (A-C), GROUP IV, LINE ITEM 6 (A-C), GROUP V, LINE ITEM 7 (A-C), AND
GROUP VI, LINE 8 (A-C), AND K-B CONTRACT CLEANING, INC. FOR GROUP III, LINE
5 (A-C) (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On Consent
OTHER ITEMS
37. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND
RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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the discussion.
38. PARTIAL ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE COVERING TRACT 40, TRAVIS
COUNTY SCHOOL LAND, THROCKMORTON COUNTY, TEXAS. (COUNTY ATTORNEY)
On Consent
39. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER
TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
On Consent
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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the discussion.
Note 1 - Gov't Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Note 2 - Gov't Code Ann 551.072, Real Property
Note 3 - Gov't Code Ann 551.074, Personnel Matters
Note 4 - Gov't Code Ann 551.076, Security
40. A. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1B. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING FLUOR DANIEL, INC. V. TRAVIS COUNTY , TEXAS; CIVIL ACTION NO. A 00CA021SS; IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, AUSTIN DIVISION. 1
41. APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET RENEWAL LEASE AGREEMENT WITH D. RUSSELL ENGLEMAN, D/B/A STONEHOUSE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 2
42. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATING TO NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
43. ATTORNEY ON TRAVIS COUNTY VS. PETER VON WUPPERFELD, CAUSE NO. GV-001152, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
44. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MEDIATION RESULTS IN DARBY V. TRAVIS COUNTY. (EMPLOYMENT) 1 AND 3
45. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASES LOCATED AT 205, 207 AND 209 WEST 9TH STREET BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND HARRY WHITTINGTON. D/B/A TRAVIS PROPERTIES. 2
46. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE FOR THE INFORMATION & TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (ITS) TRAINING CENTER LOCATED AT 1300 GUADALUPE, AND THE RELOCATION OF THE (ITS) TRAINING CENTER TO UNIVERSITY SAVINGS BUILDING (USB), 2ND FLOOR. 2
47. APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SOULAR FOODS, INC., D/B/A HOOVER'S CATERING AND COOKING, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 2
CONSENT ITEMS
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the discussion.
C 1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C 2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.
C 3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 4, 2001 TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF NEW SWEDEN CHURCH ROAD FROM FM 973 TO AXEL LANE IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C 4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 18, 2001 FOR THE PURPOSE OF TEMPORARILY CLOSING RUNNING DEER TRAIL BETWEEN GERONIMO TRAIL AND LONGBOW TRAIL IN PRECINCT THREE FROM JANUARY 7, 2002 UNTIL COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION OF RUNNING DEER TRAIL ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JANAURY 8, 2002 TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF THE HAYES SUBDIVISION - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 4 LOTS - 9.798 ACRES - HUDSON BEND ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
ADJOURN
THE FOLLOWING ITEM IS AN ADDENDUM:
REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT
TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR BY TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS
COVERED BY THE HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND - COUNTY EMPLOYEES FOR PAYMENT
PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2001.
On Consent
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY
HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESSOF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ISSUANCE OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS PROJECT).
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY
HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESSOF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. A. APPROVE A BUDGET TRANSFER;B. APPROVE INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED; ANDC. AUTHORIZE SENDING INVOICES TO WESTMINSTER MANOR AND DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY FOR REIMBURSABLE LEGAL FEES.
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AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
AND
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESSOF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. APPROVE A BUDGET TRANSFER AND APPROVE INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED.
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2001
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2001 9:00 A.M.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
314 W. 11TH, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
1. RECEIVE INPUT ON PROPOSED TRAVIS COUNTY ORDINANCE ADDRESSING NEW LEGISLATION THAT REQUIRES COUNTIES TO PROHIBIT OR REGULATE OWNERSHIP OF DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS. TRAVIS COUNTY TENTATIVELY PLANS TO PROHIBIT SUCH WILD ANIMALS.
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