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.
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.
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.
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.
September 20, 2024
Legislative Services Upcoming county-related events and deadlines.
September 20, 2024
Legislative Services A selected list of recent county-relevant news articles.
Selected Grant Opportunities for Texas Counties
September 20, 2024
Legislative Services Many state and federal grant opportunities are available to Texas counties.
September 20, 2024
Legislative Services TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.
Join TAC's 2024 Legislative Conference
July 25, 2024
Legislative Services Annual gathering in August to discuss key issues ahead of next year's session.
Rural EMS Survey Sent to County Judges
July 25, 2024
Legislative Services TAC and the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas team up to gather ambulance data ahead of next year's legislative session.
Month in Review: A Digest of Capitol News
July 25, 2024
Legislative Services House committee addresses driver's license suspensions; new Senate committee formed to tackle storm preparedness after Hurricane Beryl's extensive power outages.
TAC's Podcast Highlights AI Insights
July 25, 2024
Legislative Services The latest episode of Texas County Voice explores the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence for county leaders. The podcast recently won a top award for excellence in county information.