Jefferson County Constable Chris Bates Named National Constable of the Year
December 15, 2023
Legislative Services Bates is the current president of the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas. He was also honored by his hometown of Port Arthur.
Voters Approve 13 of 14 Proposed Constitutional Amendments
December 15, 2023
Legislative Services Turnout highest since 2005 as voters give thumbs up to property tax relief and infrastructure spending but say no to raising mandatory retirement age for judges.
Tax Assessor-Collectors Attend V.G. Young Conference
December 15, 2023
Legislative Services Annual gathering offers county tax assessor-collectors and their staff members opportunities to expand their knowledge to meet the needs of all 254 counties.
Listen to Texas County Voice, TAC's Award-Winning Podcast
December 15, 2023
Legislative Services Get an insider's look at the people and issues shaping county government.
Selected Grant Opportunities for Texas Counties
December 15, 2023
Legislative Services Many state and federal grant opportunities are available to Texas counties. Here is a select number open to applicants.
December 15, 2023
Legislative Services Recent Attorney General opinions and requests for opinions of interest to counties.
December 15, 2023
Legislative Services A selected list of recent county-relevant news articles.
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.
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.
Senate Finance Committee Passes Supplemental Budget Bill
March 10, 2023
Legislative Services Here are some of the highlights for counties in the Senate's version of the supplemental appropriations bill for the 2022-23 biennium.
Legislative Budget Board Posts Initial Decision Documents for House, Senate
March 02, 2023
Legislative Services Here are some specific agency requests of interest to counties.
Senate Finance Committee Announces Workgroups, House Appropriations Subcommittees Begin Meeting
February 24, 2023
Legislative Services The workgroups and the subcommittees will develop and submit funding recommendations to the full committees.