Legislative Services

Volunteer Fire Departments

February 13, 2023

Are changing fast. And so are their fundraisers

Meet Membership Coordinator Ron Morelli

February 13, 2023

Ron Morelli’s job is data-driven, but his focus is people

Judge Don Allred Receives Giles Dalby Award

February 13, 2023

Newly elected and appointed Texas county officials attend workshops

February 13, 2023

Texas to host NACo annual conference

February 13, 2023

County Technology Conference set for May, agenda shaped by counties

February 13, 2023

The list of technology challenges counties face today is lengthy: policy development, cyber threats, data storage, technology budgeting – the list goes on. 

Data & Analysis

February 13, 2023

Texas County Profiles show county data

Chambers County

February 13, 2023

County Camping With History at Fort Anahuac Park

State Budget Bills: County Highlights

January 26, 2023

 Legislative Services Last week, the Texas House and Senate filed their proposed budgets for the 2024-25 biennium, marking the beginning of the budget process for both chambers. We’ve underlined some funding important to counties.

Baseline Budget Bills Released

January 20, 2023

 Legislative Services The House and Senate have filed their versions of the state budget for the 2024-25 biennium. The so-called baseline budget bills are the starting point for budget negotiations.

May the county judge refuse to put an item on the agenda?

January 17, 2023

 Legal Services 

Is there a requirement to appoint the candidate who came in second in the most recent election for the office to fill a vacancy?

January 17, 2023

 Legal Services