Broadband Development Office Shifts Strategy
January 26, 2024
Legislative Services Texas BDO opts for National Broadband Map to ensure greater accuracy and align with federal initiatives.
HHSC to Launch $100 Million Grant Program for Mental Health Facilities
January 26, 2024
Legislative Services Counties face a 30-day window to respond. The one-time opportunity requires a local match based on county population.
Selected Grant Opportunities for Texas Counties
January 26, 2024
Legislative Services Many state and federal grant opportunities are available to Texas counties. Here is a select number open to applicants.
Registration Now Open for 2024 Legislative Conference
January 26, 2024
Legislative Services Make plans to join us in Austin on Aug. 28-30. Discounted sign-up rates available.
District, County Attorneys Welcome New Board
January 26, 2024
Legislative Services Leadership for 2024 includes Yoakum County DA Bill Helwig and Kaufman County DA Erleigh Norville Wiley. Association adds final legislative update session.
January 26, 2024
Legislative Services Recent Attorney General opinions and requests for opinions of interest to counties.
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.