County Issues

Week in Review: A Digest of What Happened This Week at the Capitol

May 26, 2023| Legislative News

The final full week of the session was jolted by a House committee’s vote to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton. Meanwhile, conference committees were busy reconciling House-Senate versions of the budget and several bills important to counties.

Counties Begin to Assess Impact of 88th Legislature as Session Nears End

May 26, 2023| Legislative News

Thank you for your participation in this year's weekly legislative breakfast meetings. Coming Next: TAC's Legislative Analysis Report and Legislative Conference.

Broadband Development Office Seeks Public Input for Digital Opportunity Plan

May 26, 2023| Legislative News

The office encourages counties and others to help it spread the word about a public survey it has created to better understand the barriers to high-speed internet access.

Selected Grant Opportunities for Texas Counties

May 26, 2023| Legislative News

Many state and federal grant opportunities are available to Texas counties. Here is a select number open to applicants.

NACo Announces 2023 Achievement Award Winners

May 26, 2023| Legislative News

Recipients include seven Texas counties, including one best-in-category recognition.

NACo Launches Exploratory Committee on Artificial Intelligence

May 26, 2023| Legislative News

County leaders and partners to examine potential applications and best practices for deployment of AI.

Census Roundtable Tackles 2020 Undercount, Future Preparations

May 26, 2023| Legislative News

U.S. Census Bureau director joins discussion in Austin on causes of undercount in Texas and developing strategies to avoid a repeat in 2030.

Bills on the Move

May 26, 2023| Legislative News

A look at where important bills of interest to counties are in the legislative process.

AG Opinions and Requests

May 26, 2023| Legislative News

TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.

What We're Reading

May 26, 2023| Legislative News

A selected list of recent news articles relevant to counties.

Week in Review: A Digest of What Happened This Week at the Capitol

May 19, 2023| Legislative News

Governor threatens special session on school vouchers, while property tax bill appears headed for conference committee.

Budget Writers Make Limited Progress; Funding Important to Counties Reported

May 19, 2023| Legislative News

Allocations adopted for county rural law enforcement grant program and indigent defense and mental health funding. Final 2024-25 budget remains pending.

Retirement System Bill Sparks Concerns: More From TAC's Tuesday Morning Breakfast

May 19, 2023| Legislative News

Our legislative breakfast meeting is the most informative meal of the week. Here’s a recap of this week's gathering.

Session Topics Set for TAC's 2023 Legislative Conference

May 19, 2023| Legislative News

Elections, property taxes, water, and federal and state grant opportunities are among the subjects to be discussed. Reduced registration rates remain available through Aug. 7.

Bills on the Move

May 19, 2023| Legislative News

A look at where important bills of interest to counties are in the legislative process.

What We're Reading

May 19, 2023| Legislative News

Local control, property taxes, mental health, broadband and more: A selected list of recent news articles relevant to counties.

Week in Review: A Digest of What Happened This Week at the Capitol

May 12, 2023| Legislative News

House expels its first member in nearly a century; hearing examines proposed investment restrictions on public retirement systems.

Get the Latest From the Capitol: Join TAC's Tuesday Morning Breakfasts

May 12, 2023| Legislative News

Don't miss the most informative meal of the week. Here's a recap of this week's legislative breakfast meeting.

Event Examines State's Water Needs

May 12, 2023| Legislative News

Panel discussion co-sponsored by TAC addresses water challenges and infrastructure demands amid growing scarcity in Texas.

Texas County Voice Podcast: Insightful Conversations With Local, State Officials

May 12, 2023| Legislative News

Get an insider's look at Texas county issues and legislative priorities. Tune in to Texas County Voice.

NACo's Annual Conference Headed to Texas

May 12, 2023| Legislative News

This year's event is at the Austin Convention Center in Travis County. Don't miss the largest gathering of county officials and staff from across the U.S.

Bills on the Move

May 12, 2023| Legislative News

An overview of some recent legislative actions on bills of interest to counties.

What We're Reading

May 12, 2023| Legislative News

Broadband permitting, mental health care, local control and more: A selected list of recent county-relevant news articles.

Week in Review: A Digest of What Happened This Week at the Capitol

May 05, 2023| Legislative News

With only 24 days left in the 2023 regular session, much remains uncertain.

Get the Latest From the Capitol: Join TAC's Tuesday Morning Breakfasts

May 05, 2023| Legislative News

TAC's weekly legislative breakfast meetings feature updates from county office affiliate associations and discussions on key bills affecting counties.


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