January 26, 2024
Legislative Services A selected list of recent county-relevant news articles.
Month in Review: A Digest of Capitol News
December 15, 2023
Legislative Services Fourth special session ends with no deal on school vouchers. The number of lawmakers not seeking reelection reaches 16 in the Texas House.
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.