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    Texas Counties 101

    Across the state, 254 counties serve the needs of more than 28 million Texans.

    County Magazine

    Women With Badges

    January 29, 2024

    Female officers bring unique strengths to county law enforcement.

    County Magazine

    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.

    County Magazine

    Buffalo Soldiers helped build, defend today's Texas counties

    January 29, 2024

    Legacy recognized in many counties today.

    Blog

    Blog: Veterans can seek help through many Texas counties

    November 07, 2023

    Veterans service officers are responsible for assisting veterans and their families in accessing military and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits.

    County Magazine

    A Phoenix Rises

    October 25, 2023

    3 years after tragic fire, Mason County Courthouse is set to reopen.

    County Magazine

    Executive Director's Report

    October 25, 2023

    As 2023 winds down, it is important to reflect on the many successes of the year for TAC's strategic initiatives.

    County Magazine

    Texas counties own more than 120 airports

    October 25, 2023

    Airports a first-class idea to boost local economies.

    County Magazine

    Settlement dollars help Texas counties recover from the opioid crisis

    October 25, 2023

    Counties directing dollars to programs, Narcan deployment.

    County Magazine

    Fighting staff shortages, county dispatch centers 'treading water'

    October 25, 2023

    Challenges include competitive job market, stressful work.

    County Magazine

    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.

    County Magazine

    Capitol Gains & Losses: A recap of the 88th Texas Legislature

    July 31, 2023

    The regular session of the 88th Legislature began Jan. 10 with attention focused on a record $32.7 billion budget surplus.

    County Magazine

    Counties boost courthouse security to address growing threats

    July 31, 2023

    323% increase in court threats reported over a decade

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