September 16, 2022|
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The Senate Committee on Local Government met Tuesday to hear testimony on four of its assigned interim charges.
September 16, 2022|
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More than 700 county officials and staff from across Texas attended TAC's Legislative Conference in August to explore issues important to local government.
September 16, 2022|
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The Unfunded Mandates (UFM) Survey is important to all Texas counties.
September 16, 2022|
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In a June 29 letter, the interim Executive Director of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) told county juvenile probation departments that the intake of youth committed to state facilities was temporarily suspended due to staffing shortages.
September 16, 2022|
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Discussion highlighted individual school district policies and programs used to secure local campuses. Several school officials asked for the Legislature to appropriate direct funding for school security.
September 16, 2022|
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The bureau is looking for public recommendations to help it better reach historically undercounted people and encourage everyone to respond to the next census.
September 16, 2022|
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Virtual meetings will give participants the chance to engage with members of broadband office staff and other communities focused on expanding access to high-speed internet.
September 16, 2022|
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Staff from the Office of the Governor and the Legislative Budget Board recently began public hearings on the 2024-25 Legislative Appropriations Requests (LARs) of state agencies, higher education agencies and institutions, state courts and judicial agencies.
September 16, 2022|
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Many state and federal grant opportunities are available to Texas counties. Here are a select number currently open to applicants.
September 16, 2022|
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TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.
September 16, 2022|
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County treasurers from across the state met in Waco this month for the 74th Annual County Treasurers' Association of Texas Conference.
July 28, 2022|
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Panel examines state hospital capacity, the impact of mental health issues on county jails and other related matters as it prepares for next year's legislative session.
July 28, 2022|
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Revised estimate for 2023 fiscal year follows unprecedented growth in tax revenues.
July 28, 2022|
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The panel is one of two tasked by Gov. Abbott to investigate the May 24 shooting at Robb Elementary School.
July 28, 2022|
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The three-day event helps county officials and staff prepare for the 88th Legislature. Early-bird rates remain available through Aug. 8.
July 28, 2022|
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Several county officials were on hand to discuss resource needs and the impact of the issues on local government.
July 28, 2022|
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Senators evaluated the fiscal impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on state agencies, including costs incurred due to federal mandates, the use of 'one-time' federal funding sources and where federal funding will likely be significantly reduced in the future.
July 28, 2022|
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Many state and federal grant opportunities are available to Texas counties. Here are a select number currently open to applicants.
July 28, 2022|
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The Texas Association of Counties' Texas County Voice is a podcast about the people, issues and all things important to Texans and Texas counties. The latest episode, available today, features an interview with Hemphill County Judge Lisa Johnson.
July 28, 2022|
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More than 165 officials join gathering; new board members sworn in.
July 28, 2022|
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Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Sergio De Leon is sworn in as association's new president; annual awards also presented.
July 28, 2022|
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Chambers County District Clerk Patti Henry is sworn in as association's new president; top clerks of the year honored.
July 28, 2022|
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The gathering was the first of several meetings that will take place before next year’s legislative session.
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