Bickerstaff Heath also serves its clients in the creation and representation of other local governmental entities that have been formed to address the growing needs of the public. Those entities include special districts and authorities for utilities, economic development, transportation, health care, navigation, and rail service. These entities also are governed by a patchwork of special and general laws and codes that pose knotty legal issues for their operations and governance. Bickerstaff Heath provides both general counsel and special counsel services on all legal issues faced by counties and other governmental entities across Texas. Serving the needs of small and large counties requires a variety of expertise that is best provided by lawyers who understand the full extent of governmental authorities and responsibilities. Bickerstaff Heath offers an experienced group of governmental attorneys that serves counties in every area of the state. We advise county clients in all areas of public law: