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Listen to Texas County Voice, TAC's Award-Winning Podcast
October 27, 2023
Legislative Services Get an insider's look at Texas county issues and legislative priorities. Tune in to Texas County Voice.
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Comptroller Projects $18.3 Billion Surplus for 2024-25 Biennium
October 27, 2023
Legislative Services The updated economic outlook assumes Texas will not experience a recession.
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Selected Grant Opportunities for Texas Counties
October 27, 2023
Legislative Services Many state and federal grant opportunities are available to Texas counties. Here is a select number open to applicants.
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October 27, 2023
Legislative Services TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.
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October 27, 2023
Legislative Services A selected list of recent county-relevant news articles.
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Month in Review: A Digest of What Happened This Month at the Capitol
September 15, 2023
Legislative Services Impeached Paxton awaits his political fate in the Texas Senate; the list of state lawmakers not seeking reelection next year grows.
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County Officials Reflect on 2023 Session at TAC Legislative Conference
September 15, 2023
Legislative Services Annual event attracts more than 850 in-person and online participants to discuss legislation important to counties and strengthen collaborative partnerships.
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Proposed Constitutional Amendments for 2023
September 15, 2023
Legislative Services Fourteen proposed constitutional amendments to the Texas Constitution await voters on Nov. 7. Here are summaries of each one.
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Support Veterans With Operation Green Light
September 15, 2023
Legislative Services NACo initiative asks counties to show their appreciation for veterans by lighting their buildings green in November.
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September 15, 2023
Legislative Services U.S. Treasury Department releases interim final rule on ARPA flexibility. NACo affiliate encourages participation.
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State Broadband Office Releases Technical Assistance Request for Proposals
September 15, 2023
Legislative Services Office is seeking a consultant to provide high-speed internet network planning and design services.
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Selected Grant Opportunities for Texas Counties
September 15, 2023
Legislative Services Many state and federal grant opportunities are available to Texas counties. Here is a select number open to applicants.