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Is the county responsible for training election workers for the primary election?
January 17, 2024
Legal Services
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When may fireworks be sold, and what authority does the commissioners court have to regulate them?
January 17, 2024
Legal Services
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Earn Up to $75 in Rewards in 2024 on the New WebMD ONE Wellness Portal!
December 18, 2023
Health & Employee Benefits Pool Register today for the new Healthy County wellness portal, WebMD ONE!
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Final Reminder! Use Boomin' Bucks by Dec. 31, 2023!
December 18, 2023
Health & Employee Benefits Pool All Sonic Boom Boomin' Bucks will expire on Dec. 31, 2023. Be sure to redeem yours before then!
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Alliance Work Partners Webinar Recording: The Science of Forgiveness
December 18, 2023
Health & Employee Benefits Pool Recent research in the field of psychology has found the act of forgiveness carries tremendous health and social benefits that are essential to any workplace culture.
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EAP Benefit Spotlight - SafeRide
December 18, 2023
Health & Employee Benefits Pool Your employer encourages all employees and their family members to act responsibly by not driving under the influence of alcohol. To ensure your safety, Alliance Work Partners (AWP) offers SafeRide.
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Healthy Resources From Livongo
December 18, 2023
Health & Employee Benefits Pool Stay healthy this season with resources from Livongo on creating a season of gratitude, ways to stay active in cold weather and tips for eating healthy at holiday parties.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.