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.
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.
April 30, 2026
A legendary horned toad, and why Texans keep sealing pieces of the present for generations to come
April 30, 2026
How a rural Texas county is bringing critical care closer through its air medical program
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
Annual conference advances county safety
April 28, 2026
County Management & Risk Conference convenes county employees for three days of networking and professional development
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.
Board Member Spotlight: Hon. Shay Luedeke
April 17, 2026
In this Q&A, Luedeke shares how his background informs his approach to county government, along with insights on leadership, workforce development and the growing role of technology in public service.
Op-Ed: Celebrating the Strength and Service of Texas Counties
April 01, 2026
Our first featured story comes from the Eagle Ford Shale.
TAC County Information Resources Agency Celebrates 25 Years
March 30, 2026
Now in its 25th anniversary year, CIRA isn’t slowing down.
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Denton County Clerk Juli Luke
March 11, 2026
Public service has long been a calling for Denton County Clerk Juli Luke. For Luke, the motivation to serve her community is rooted in both personal values and a desire to make government work better for the people it serves.
February 28, 2026
From ransomware to business email compromise, fresh data show how counties are being targeted