October 30, 2026
County animal shelters use seasonal events to connect with residents and help pets find families
Building a Better Way to Defend
October 30, 2026
TX County Storytellers For years, lawyers in Tom Green County handled indigent defense as a civic duty. As their ranks dwindled, Concho Valley counties joined forces to create a regional public defender’s office.
October 28, 2026
A decadeslong effort aims to connect more Texas counties to the interstate system
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October 15, 2026
Federal funding and local efforts aim to improve healthcare across rural communities
Cybersecurity Month: How Counties Can Stay Safe
October 02, 2026
It’s cybersecurity month, a time to spotlight the importance of staying safe online
PDF Remediation: What Texas Counties Need to Know About Accessible Documents
September 30, 2026
Learn what Texas counties need to know about PDF remediation, ADA accessibility requirements and upcoming DOJ compliance deadlines, plus how TAC CIRA can help make county documents accessible.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A Spotlight on Hays County Treasurer Daphne Tenorio
September 16, 2026
Hays County Treasurer Daphne Tenorio reflects on becoming the first Hispanic person to serve in the role, her family’s legacy and her path from community advocate to elected official. For Hispanic Heritage Month, Tenorio shares how representation, service and treating others with dignity have shaped her approach to public leadership.
September Is National Preparedness Month
August 27, 2026
Explore resources from TAC and others to help commemorate National Preparedness Month.
August 24, 2026
The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently announced its 2026 Achievement Awards, recognizing outstanding county government programs from across the country.
Midland County's responsivity specialists help remove barriers to successful probation
August 04, 2026
Midland County is helping more people succeed on probation by addressing the real-life barriers that can lead to reoffending. Learn how responsivity specialists — mentors with lived experience in the criminal justice system — are building trust, changing lives and improving outcomes through evidence-based support.
July 28, 2026
TX County Storytellers On a beautiful West Texas evening in May, more than 400 family members, community advocates and county officials gathered to celebrate a significant accomplishment in the lives of 26 people: graduation from Midland County Drug Court.