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    El Paso County, where every day is Veterans Day 

    November 09, 2026

    In El Paso County, every day is Veterans Day. 

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    Regional public defender offices help Texas counties meet indigent defense needs 

    November 04, 2026

    Texas Indigent Defense Commission marks 25 years of supporting access to counsel and easing county costs. 

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    Home for the holidays

    October 30, 2026

    County animal shelters use seasonal events to connect with residents and help pets find families 

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    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.

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    Justice Delayed

    October 29, 2026

    How Texas counties bear the cost of indigent defense

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    The I-69 connection

    October 28, 2026

     A decadeslong effort aims to connect more Texas counties to the interstate system 

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    A different kind of counsel

    October 15, 2026

    Federal funding and local efforts aim to improve healthcare across rural communities

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    Cybersecurity Month: How Counties Can Stay Safe 

    October 02, 2026

    It’s cybersecurity month, a time to spotlight the importance of staying safe online

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    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.

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    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.

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    September Is National Preparedness Month  

    August 27, 2026

    Explore resources from TAC and others to help commemorate National Preparedness Month.

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    Texas counties earn national recognition for innovative programs through 2026 NACo Achievement Awards 

    August 24, 2026

    The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently announced its 2026 Achievement Awards, recognizing outstanding county government programs from across the country.

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