Legislative When legislators are faced with issues that may affect local government, they want to hear from local elected and appointed officials.
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Legislative
Legislative The 2024-25 Biennial Revenue Estimate of $188.23 billion available for general purpose spending represents the largest revenue projection in state history, providing the 88th Legislature with a generational opportunity for one-time investments.
Legislative Texas counties and the services they provide are greatly impacted by the decisions made in Washington, D.C. The TAC Legislative Services department understands this and is your liaison to federal policy makers.
Legislative Gov. Greg Abbot has named broadband expansion an emergency item for the 87th Texas Legislature.
Legislative The county jail system is the largest mental health system in the state of Texas. Counties face crushing costs in providing certain constitutional minimum levels of care, including mental health services.
Legislative TAC has collected relevant links to help members throughout the legislative session. This page is a resource for quickly finding important legislative websites and resources valuable to county government officials.
Resources for Officials This report lists the annual salaries and supplemental pay benefits budgeted for county officials in fiscal year 2024.
Resources for Officials As a county official, winning your first election or being appointed to office can be a lot like buying the latest electronic gadget, and you may be asking, “Where’s the manual?”
2024 Education and Training Opportunities
Resources for Officials Each year, county officials and staff must know more than they did the year before. Education is not an option; it is a must.