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    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.

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    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.

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    On the Horizon

    September 20, 2024

     Legislative Services  Upcoming county-related events and deadlines.

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    What We're Reading

    September 20, 2024

     Legislative Services  A selected list of recent county-relevant news articles.

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    Selected Grant Opportunities for Texas Counties

    September 20, 2024

     Legislative Services  Many state and federal grant opportunities are available to Texas counties.

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    AG Opinions and Requests

    September 20, 2024

     Legislative Services  TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Texas Counties Shine at NACo Conference

    July 25, 2024

     Legislative Services  Elected officials from across Texas participate in annual gathering; Wise County Judge J.D. Clark rises to NACo 1st VP, while Harris County wins a top Achievement Award.

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    On the Horizon

    July 25, 2024

     Legislative Services  Upcoming county-related events and deadlines.

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