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    County Issues Newsletter | August-September 2024

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    Counties Unite at Legislative Conference

    September 20, 2024

     Legislative Services  Texas county officials gathered at TAC's 2024 Legislative Conference to discuss key issues, emphasizing collaboration ahead of the 89th Texas Legislature.

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    Month in Review: A Digest of Capitol News

    September 20, 2024

     Legislative Services  Phelan faces multiple challengers in bid to keep Speaker's gavel, Senate committees receive new study topics, and county officials testify on elections, local mental health resources and school safety.

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    Hearings on State Budget Requests Begin

    September 20, 2024

     Legislative Services  Appropriations for counties in the 2026-27 biennium are expected to include increased funding for mental health services, indigent defense and inmate housing costs.

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    TAC's Podcast: Issues and Insights

    September 20, 2024

     Legislative Services  Listen to Texas County Voice for recent discussions on judicial safety, an environmental risk affecting Johnson County, AI in county operations and more.

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    On the Horizon

    September 20, 2024

     Legislative Services  Upcoming county-related events and deadlines.

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    What We're Reading

    September 20, 2024

     Legislative Services  A selected list of recent county-relevant news articles.

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    Selected Grant Opportunities for Texas Counties

    September 20, 2024

     Legislative Services  Many state and federal grant opportunities are available to Texas counties.

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    AG Opinions and Requests

    September 20, 2024

     Legislative Services  TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.