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April 03, 2020|
TAC News
The Texas Association of Counties (TAC) will soon offer counties videoconferencing software free for 90 days. This software will allow counties to conduct remote open meetings that conform to the recently adjusted provisions to reduce face-to-face interaction in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
April 01, 2020|
TAC News
State leaders and the President praise the role counties play in the health and safety of a nation under siege from a deadly foe.
March 31, 2020|
Legislative News
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will open applications for the County Transportation Infrastructure Fund (TIF) grant program on April 27, and counties can obtain up to $250 million.
March 31, 2020|
Legislative News
An agreement was reached on the $2 trillion federal stimulus package. The package passed the Senate 96-0 late Wednesday, March 25, and the House approved the bill by voice vote on Friday, March 27, just hours before it was signed into law by President Trump.
March 31, 2020|
Legislative News
On Thursday, March 19, Gov. Abbott addressed all Texans stating that because the coronavirus had grown into an international pandemic, Texas needs a unified response to limit the spread of the virus as the number of COVID-19 cases and related deaths continue to increase.
March 31, 2020|
Legislative News
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on Wed., March 18, postponing the May 2 local elections and special elections to the Nov. 3 uniform election date amid the coronavirus outbreak.
March 31, 2020|
Legislative News
As the coronavirus evolves in Texas, being vigilant about cybersecurity is more pressing than ever. County officials and staff are the last line of defense against hackers hoping to obtain the private data of Texas residents – and hackers are being more and more creative about how they get their hands on this important data.
March 31, 2020|
Legislative News
The following information for county officials has been provided by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
March 31, 2020|
Legislative News
On March 10, the House Committee on Public Health held a hearing with state and local leaders to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means for Texans.
March 31, 2020|
Legislative News
TAC staff joined county officials from Texas and from across the country in attending the 2020 National Association of Counties' Legislative Conference this month in Washington, DC.
March 31, 2020|
Legislative News
TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.
March 26, 2020|
Risk Management News
This is part four of a four-part series on second chance initiatives and background checks. The previous article covered background checks and considerations.
March 20, 2020|
Risk Management News
This is part three of a four-part series on second chance initiatives and background checks. The previous article gave a brief overview of recent litigation and initiatives and the Society of Human Resource Management’s initiative whose goals include preventing crime, facilitating successful re-entry to the workforce and reducing recidivism.
March 18, 2020|
TAC News
As your Association, the Texas Association of Counties is doing our part to help slow the spread of the new coronavirus disease. We have asked most of our employees to work from home for the next 21 days. To protect you and our employees, we have also requested that staff postpone all non-essential work-related travel until April 6.
March 17, 2020|
Health and Benefits News
Score a bragging-rights bounty in County vs. County! Band with your local buddies in this contest. The county or district with the highest average daily steps wins!
March 17, 2020|
Score a bragging-rights bounty in County vs. County! Band with your local buddies in this contest. The county or district with the highest average daily steps wins!
March 17, 2020|
Health and Benefits News
You don't have to give up your favorite foods to lose weight and feel your best. Ever wonder how some people can eat all their favorite foods and not gain weight? Naturally Slim is an online program that will teach you how at NO COST to you.* Apply online Mar. 30 – Apr. 10 to join the next Naturally Slim class that begins Apr. 27.
March 17, 2020|
You don't have to give up your favorite foods to lose weight and feel your best. Ever wonder how some people can eat all their favorite foods and not gain weight? Naturally Slim is an online program that will teach you how at NO COST to you.* Apply online Mar. 30 – Apr. 10 to join the next Naturally Slim class that begins Apr. 27.
March 17, 2020|
Healthy County is excited to announce a new health program called Omada® — a digital lifestyle change program that can help you lose weight, feel fantastic, and develop long-term healthy habits.
March 17, 2020|
Health and Benefits News
Healthy County is excited to announce a new health program called Omada that we’re offering at no cost to members and their covered adult family members enrolled in our Texas Association of Counties Health and Employee Benefits Pool health plan in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, and are at risk for type 2 diabetes or heart disease.
March 17, 2020|
Health and Benefits News
Healthy County is excited to announce a new diabetes and high blood pressure program called Livongo that we're offering at no cost to members and their covered family members 13 and older enrolled in our Texas Association of Counties Health and Employee Benefits Pool health plan in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
March 17, 2020|
Healthy County is excited to announce a new diabetes and high blood pressure program called Livongo that we’re offering at no cost to members and their covered family members 13 and older enrolled in our Texas Association of Counties Health and Employee Benefits Pool health plan in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
March 12, 2020|
Risk Management News
This is part two of a four-part series on second chance initiatives and background checks. The first article examined labor shortages and reasons for job vacancies in local and state governments.
March 10, 2020|
TAC News
The following information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) was provided to TAC by the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.
March 05, 2020|
Risk Management News
This is part one of a four-part series on second chance initiatives and background checks. This series, rolled out during the next four weeks, will provide a brief overview of current labor shortage conditions, information on recent national legislation and initiatives aimed at reducing recidivism, second chance initiatives, hiring considerations and background checks.
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