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    REMINDER! The BCBSTX Blue Points merchandise mall will retire at the end of 2024

    September 24, 2024

     Health & Employee Benefits Pool Some changes are coming to your Well onTarget rewards experience. The Blue Points merchandise mall will retire at the end of 2024.

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    The BCBSTX Blue Points merchandise mall will retire at the end of 2024

    September 24, 2024

     Health & Employee Benefits Pool Some changes are coming to your Well onTarget rewards experience. The Blue Points merchandise mall will retire at the end of 2024.

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    Healthy Resources from Teladoc Health

    September 24, 2024

     Health & Employee Benefits Pool Stay healthy this season with resources from Teladoc Health on what to drink to feel better, not letting your disease define you and pickleball.

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    Omada's virtual health program is available at no cost

    September 24, 2024

     Health & Employee Benefits Pool Feeling under pressure? The impact of stress on mental health is no small matter. In a world that's always on, it's time to hit pause on stress and play to a healthier you.

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    Omada's virtual health program is available at no cost

    September 24, 2024

     Health & Employee Benefits Pool Feeling under pressure? The impact of stress on mental health is no small matter. In a world that's always on, it's time to hit pause on stress and play to a healthier you.

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    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.

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    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.

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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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