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    Legislative Services

    TAC's Legislative Services department works closely with county leaders to inform state and federal officials about issues important to county government.

    A Voice for County Government

    Texas is 254 counties strong. That's a lot of experience and know-how state lawmakers can rely on when making public policy decisions. County officials across Texas are ready to help. Trust your county to be a committed and dependable partner.

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    2025 Legislative Conference

    Join us for the Texas Association of Counties' 2025 Legislative Conference, Aug. 27‑29. Engage in vital discussions, connect with peers and explore key, county-level outcomes from the 89th Legislature.

    County Legislative Issues

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    Counties at the Capitol Legislative Day

    This event offers you an invaulable opportunity to hear from key legislative stakeholders and TAC's Legislative Services team about the top issues important to county government.

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    More County Issues

    TAC's legislative staff has created a series of informative briefs, in-depth reports, entertaining videos, simple talking points and collections of news articles.

    2024 Salary Survey

    The Texas Association of Counties publishes a survey of the salaries of all elected county officials and county auditors every even-numbered year.

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    Federal Outreach

     Legislative  Texas counties and the services they provide are greatly impacted by the decisions made in Washington, D.C. The TAC Legislative Services department understands this and is your liaison to federal policy makers.

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    County Issues Newsletter

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    Keep current on the issues important to county government. Get the latest legislative news aticles from the County Issues newsletter.

    Upcoming Legislative Events

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    Counties at the Capitol Legislative Day

    This event offers you an invaulable opportunity to hear from key legislative stakeholders and TAC's Legislative Services team about the top issues important to county government.
    January 28, 2025 - January 28, 2025
    08:00 AM - 06:30 PM
    Texas Association of Counties Events Center 1210 San Antonio St.
    Austin, TX 78701
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    TAC Legislative Conference

    The TAC Legislative Conference provides valuable insights into the most pressing county government issues.

    Registration will open Jan. 15.
    August 27, 2025 - August 29, 2025
    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Fairmont Austin Hotel 101 Red River St.
    Austin, TX 78701
    Multi-day
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    TAC Legislative Conference

    The TAC Legislative Conferene provides valuable insights into the most pressing county government issues.
    August 26, 2026 - August 28, 2026
    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Fairmont Austin Hotel 101 Red River St.
    Austin, TX 78701
    Multi-day