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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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    News Article

    Prepare for a slower but more unpredictable 2023 hurricane season

    May 24, 2023

     Risk Management Pool  Here are some helpful tips to help you prepare.

    News Article

    Budget Writers Make Limited Progress; Funding Important to Counties Reported

    May 19, 2023

     Legislative Services  Allocations adopted for county rural law enforcement grant program and indigent defense and mental health funding. Final 2024-25 budget remains pending.

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    Fireworks Use Restrictions

    May 15, 2023

     Legal Services 

    Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett speaking on a panel
    Blog

    Blog: Counties are playing a role in fixing the water crisis

    May 10, 2023

    Ector, El Paso counties among those doing innovative work

    News Article

    Conference Committee Meets to Discuss 2024-25 Budget

    April 28, 2023

     Legislative Services  TAC details differences in county funding between House and Senate versions of the two-year appropriations bill.

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    County Magazine

    A tale of two counties' growth

    April 23, 2023

    Coke and Kaufman counties topping national rankings

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    County Magazine

    Where are we now with broadband expansion?

    April 23, 2023

    Groups of counties launch challenges to state broadband development map

    Gayla Hawkins, Grayson County Treasurer and the president of the County Treasurers' Association of Texas testifying in court
    County Magazine

    A glimpse into the lives of county treasurers

    April 23, 2023

    The job is more than just being the county's banker

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    County Magazine

    County museums celebrate local pride and history, one tea cup at a time

    April 23, 2023

    Texas has more than 1,000 local museums dedicated to preserving the history of each county.

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    County Magazine

    Running on Empty

    April 23, 2023

    Texas is in a water crisis. Counties play a critical role in solving it.

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