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Hello, I'm Jay Mayden, TAC's newest County Relations Officer, covering the Panhandle region. I served as the Childress County Judge from 2003-2021 after 10 years in law enforcement. Having these professions, I hope to bring a well-rounded philosophy to county government.

After retiring, I worked in the private sector, in renewable energy, but I didn't hesitate to return to county government through TAC. Being able to help counties is a blessing.

I look forward to assisting you any way I can.

Dive into TAC Risk Management Pool

TAC Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP) is celebrating its 50th anniversary – what better way to recognize the accomplishments than by highlighting benefits of joining.

• Meeting coverage needs: From property to cybersecurity, TAC RMP has a half-dozen types of coverage to better serve counties.
• Access to experts: Our consultants are ready to train and answer questions in the areas of risk management, risk control, law enforcement, human resources, cybersecurity and claims.
• Online training: We offer webinars and on-demand videos. Earn continuing education credits without leaving your desk.
• Simulator training: Participate in simulator training that mimics high-stakes situations in low-stakes environments.

What TAC Health & Benefits Pool offers

The TAC Health & Employee Benefits Pool (TAC HEBP) is one of the oldest, largest and most successful public-sector benefit pools in the nation. Benefits include:

• Custom coverage: TAC HEBP offers a variety of coverage options and funding models to fit your county or district needs.
• Plan management: Member account teams offer on-site educational opportunities and help with unresolved claims, billing and eligibility issues.
• Trusted vendor partnerships: Members have access to a variety of services.
• Healthy County wellness programs and initiatives: We help strategically implement best practice programs and services across the health continuum.
• Long-term rate stability: With 46,000+ members, TAC HEBP secures volume purchasing discounts not available to individual counties and districts.

DOJ updates web accessibility rule

The Department of Justice published its final rule in April on website accessibility standards. The rule sets a compliance deadline of April 24, 2026, for local governments of 50,000 people or more and a deadline of April 24, 2027, for local governments up to 49,999. Learn more.

Grant opportunities for Texas counties

TAC offers an online resource page for grant opportunities available to Texas counties. Regularly updated by TAC's Legislative Services, the page features a curated list of state and federal grants, searchable by category such as law enforcement, disaster relief, and transportation and infrastructure.

Did you know?

• Looking for details about Senate Bill 22? Learn about the rural law enforcement grant program.
• Thanks for attending TAC's Legislative Conference! The 89th Legislature convenes Jan. 1, 2025. Keep up with session through our podcast. In case you missed it, also check out episode 63 about artificial intelligence.
• Interested in ordering Texas Counties Deliver coloring books? Submit your request.

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