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    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.

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    Blog: Prepare for a busy 2024 hurricane season

    May 09, 2024

    Hurricane season lasts from June 1 to Nov. 30

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    Blog: AAPI Month Spotlight with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai

    May 09, 2024

    Sakai, one of three Asian American Pacific Islander county judges in Texas, recounts family history in WWII internment camp.

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    County Magazine

    Meeting the multilingual needs of Texas

    April 30, 2024

    Texas counties boost translation services in response to increasing diversity

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    County Magazine

    Honoring those who came before

    April 30, 2024

    The cleanup of historically Black cemetery in Denton County

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    County Magazine

    First Amendment auditors raise issues for counties

    April 30, 2024

    Recent confrontations have prompted changes in policies

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    County Magazine

    This horologist helps bring new life to Texas' county courthouses

    April 30, 2024

    Founder of the Southwest Museum of Clocks and Watches in Lockhart has a special role in the restoration of our historic county buildings

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    County Magazine

    Scams on the rise

    April 30, 2024

    Fraudsters pose as local law agencies

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    County Magazine

    Executive Director's Report

    April 30, 2024

    Busy months ahead as we work to remain a trusted resource for our members

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    Blog: Beneath the shadow: Texas counties prepare for solar eclipse

    April 04, 2024

    For months – years even – Texas county officials have been preparing for the total solar eclipse on April 8.

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    County Magazine

    Callahan County's Journey to Building a "Smart Courthouse"

    January 29, 2024

    The 1929 courthouse restoration will include automations, energy efficiencies.

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    County Magazine

    Executive Director's Report

    January 29, 2024

    As 2023 winds down, it is important to reflect on the many successes of the year for TAC's strategic initiatives.

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    County Magazine

    A Day in the Life of an Election Clerk

    January 29, 2024

    We are here to serve the public and do our best.

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