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Callahan County's Journey to Building a "Smart Courthouse"
January 29, 2024
The 1929 courthouse restoration will include automations, energy efficiencies.
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January 29, 2024
As 2023 winds down, it is important to reflect on the many successes of the year for TAC's strategic initiatives.
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A Day in the Life of an Election Clerk
January 29, 2024
We are here to serve the public and do our best.
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January 29, 2024
Female officers bring unique strengths to county law enforcement.
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Feral hog abatement programs are working, but will they be enough?
January 29, 2024
With more than 3 million wild pigs in the state, 'county bounty' efforts are just the start.
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Buffalo Soldiers helped build, defend today's Texas counties
January 29, 2024
Legacy recognized in many counties today.
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October 25, 2023
3 years after tragic fire, Mason County Courthouse is set to reopen.
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October 25, 2023
As 2023 winds down, it is important to reflect on the many successes of the year for TAC's strategic initiatives.
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Texas counties own more than 120 airports
October 25, 2023
Airports a first-class idea to boost local economies.
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Settlement dollars help Texas counties recover from the opioid crisis
October 25, 2023
Counties directing dollars to programs, Narcan deployment.
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Fighting staff shortages, county dispatch centers 'treading water'
October 25, 2023
Challenges include competitive job market, stressful work.
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County-funded senior programs make a difference, one meal at a time
October 25, 2023
Each day, thousands of Texans get a hot meal thanks to local support.