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    Board Member Spotlight: Hon. Randy Riggs

    May 26, 2026

    In this Q&A, Riggs reflects on the experiences that shaped his commitment to public service, the importance of supporting county officials across Texas and the value of working together to strengthen local government.

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    Expanding mental health care in Galveston County

    May 25, 2026

    When Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen took office in 2025, only eight deputies had specialized mental health training. Today, 32 deputies are certified to respond to mental health crises in the field, a shift county leaders say is transforming how law enforcement handles some of its most difficult calls.

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    Blog: Social Media Accessibility for County Government

    May 20, 2026

    Over the last few years, website accessibility has been top-of-mind for Texas county governments. However, it’s not just websites that need to meet ADA standards; social media also needs to be compliant.

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    Texas Counties Take Center Stage at 2026 Japan-Texas Economic Summit

    May 19, 2026

    Texas counties proved to be more than a backdrop at this year's Japan-Texas Economic Summit; they were central to its story.

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    Bringing cyber training to Texas counties

    May 19, 2026

    New S.H.I.E.L.D. program helps protect TAC RMP cyber members against phishing threats

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    Remembering former TAC President, Judge Vernon Cook

    May 12, 2026

    Former Texas Association of Counties President Judge Vernon Cook passed away on May 3, 2026. Judge Cook served as Roberts County Judge from 1991-2014 and was a respected leader across Texas county government.

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    Blog: MFA May: one simple step to strengthen county cybersecurity

    May 01, 2026

    TAC recognizes MFA May, a national effort to raise awareness about this important security tool.

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    Speaking to the future

    April 30, 2026

    A legendary horned toad, and why Texans keep sealing pieces of the present for generations to come

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    Closing the distance

    April 30, 2026

    How a rural Texas county is bringing critical care closer through its air medical program

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    Galveston County’s call for compassionate care

    April 29, 2026

     TX County Storytellers  How one Gulf Coast county identified gaps in its mental health care system and worked to fill them

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    Annual conference advances county safety

    April 28, 2026

    County Management & Risk Conference convenes county employees for three days of networking and professional development

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    The County Pulse Survey Is Back

    April 27, 2026

    TAC is once again asking county officials for their input on TAC through The County Pulse Survey.

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