County Magazine

Decriminalizing Mental Health

Jails are places where people with mental illness too often go. Counties are seeking alternatives.

Claire McInerny

Texas counties struggle with lack of juvenile detention space

Staffing shortages contribute to scramble for available beds to house arrested youths.

Brooke Crum

The 2023 legislative session in underway; as always, TAC is here for you

There is one certainty during each legislation session: No matter what happens, TAC's Legislative Services team will be monitoring and reporting on developments to keep counties informed and engaged.

Jody Seaborn

Expanding safety culture in San Patricio County

Safety Rodeo welcomed employees from across the county

Jillian Becquet

Empowering Seniors fortifies Tarrant County residents entering their ‘golden age’

Event is one-stop shop for services

JJ Velasquez

Taking the County Pulse

Executive Director's Report

TAC is here for you amid a year of exciting changes

Susan M. Redford

Executive Director
Texas Association of Counties

President's Report

Together we can be an effective voice for county government

Nathan Cradduck

President
Texas Association of Counties

The 2024-25 State Budget – Budget writers working on first drafts

Zelma Smith

Promote your good work during County Government Month

Crystal Cedillo

Gonzales County

CMRC focuses on relevant county issues

Annual conference to be held in Round Rock and online

Volunteer Fire Departments

Are changing fast. And so are their fundraisers

Addie Broyles

Meet Membership Coordinator Ron Morelli

Ron Morelli’s job is data-driven, but his focus is people

Erica Macioge

Judge Don Allred Receives Giles Dalby Award

Newly elected and appointed Texas county officials attend workshops

Texas to host NACo annual conference

County Technology Conference set for May, agenda shaped by counties

Data & Analysis

Texas County Profiles show county data

Tim Brown

Chambers County

County Camping With History at Fort Anahuac Park

Chet Garner

Event examines the strengths and needs of rural Texas

Jody Seaborn