June 26, 2020|
Legislative News
On June 9, the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) sent the 2020 Unfunded Mandates Survey to county auditors and, in those counties that do not have auditors, to county treasurers. The survey asks about county expenditures from unfunded and underfunded mandates.
June 26, 2020|
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The following information, based on instructions from all of Gov. Abbott’s current executive orders, is valid as of noon, June 26.
June 26, 2020|
Legislative News
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 primary runoff and general elections will be unprecedented. Adhering to health and safety standards poses challenges, but county election officials are up to the task.
June 26, 2020|
Legislative News
The Texas Association of Counties (TAC) prioritizes the safety and wellbeing of our members. In responding to calls for slowing the spread of COVID-19, we have transformed the 2020 TAC Legislative Conference, scheduled for Aug. 26-28 in Austin, into a virtual event.
June 26, 2020|
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The application process is underway for the first round of funds available for eligible mitigation projects to protect Texas communities hit by Hurricane Harvey and severe flooding in 2015 and 2016.
June 26, 2020|
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The long-awaited updates to the Truth-in-Taxation (TNT) forms have been issued by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
June 26, 2020|
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The Legislative Budget Board has provided additional guidance about plans to reduce the state budget for the current biennium.
June 26, 2020|
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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has verified 216 counties will be eligible to access $250 million in the County Transportation Infrastructure Fund (CTIF) grant program.
June 26, 2020|
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TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.
May 29, 2020|
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Driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and a dramatic decline in oil prices, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Glenn Hegar warns of a revenue shortfall of billions of dollars for the 2022-23 state biennial budget.
May 29, 2020|
Legislative News
There have been many developments in the world of elections as county election officials await the outcome of the pending cases in state and federal courts on the question of whether voting by mail is authorized for any voter who fears exposure to COVID-19 in lieu of voting in person.
May 29, 2020|
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Gov. Abbott announced his second phase to reopen Texas businesses, Executive Order GA-21, in a news conference May 18.
May 29, 2020|
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In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, courts remain operational with some technological adjustments. To efficiently serve their constituents, judges are holding virtual hearings and video magistration more frequently.
May 29, 2020|
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Texas counties with populations fewer than 500,000 are eligible to apply for a share of $1.85 billion in federal funding available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
May 29, 2020|
Legislative News
Results from the 2020 TAC Salary Survey are now available. In addition to the online PDF report, a MS workbook is available with base salary data for all surveyed offices, including salary ranges for county commissioners, constables and justices of the peace.
May 29, 2020|
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Hurricane season officially starts June 1. As summer begins, counties are preparing for hurricanes, wildfires and other disasters.
May 29, 2020|
Legislative News
TAC recently worked with the VG Young Institute of County Government to offer virtual training on Senate Bill 2, by Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), and the county budgeting process.
May 29, 2020|
Legislative News
In the past, at the request of local county officials, TAC has hosted luncheons with state and congressional lawmakers across Texas.
May 29, 2020|
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While negotiations in Washington, D.C., continue, additional direct federal relief for local governments remains uncertain.
May 29, 2020|
Legislative News
TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.
April 30, 2020|
Legislative News
On April 27, Gov. Abbott outlined his next steps to continue reopening Texas businesses in a series of phases based on data and doctors’ advice.
April 30, 2020|
Legislative News
County election officials are navigating how to prepare for the July 14 primary runoff elections and the November general election amidst COVID-19.
April 30, 2020|
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The United States Congress has passed H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.
April 30, 2020|
Legislative News
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) launched an online COVID-19 test collection site map to help Texans better locate testing sites in their communities.
April 30, 2020|
Legislative News
Three days after governors met with President Donald Trump via video conference to discuss economic reopening guidelines, Texas became one of the first states to begin the slow and strategic process of reopening.
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