December

Rep. Burns Refiles Unfunded Mandate Constitutional Amendment HJR 30

December 07, 2018| Legislative News

Rep. DeWayne Burns (R-Cleburne) filed HJR 30, a constitutional amendment restricting the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on cities and counties.

Pre-Filing of Legislation Begins

December 07, 2018| Legislative News

On Nov. 12, legislators began pre-filing legislation for the 86th legislative session. While the regular session does not officially begin until Jan. 8, legislators are allowed to pre-file bills beginning on the first Monday after the general election. Over 700 bills have already been filed thus far.

Property Tax Hearings Wrap Up

December 07, 2018| Legislative News

The Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform met Nov. 28 at Lone Star College Montgomery in Conroe to evaluate the effective tax rate and rollback tax rate calculation, evaluate the operations of appraisal review boards (ARBs) and study the feasibility of replacing the property tax with a sales tax or other consumption tax revenue, with emphasis on the school maintenance and operations tax.

Committees Begin Releasing Reports and Recommendations for the 86th Legislature

December 07, 2018| Legislative News

With the 86th legislative session only a month away, House and Senate committees are beginning to release interim reports with legislative recommendations on a range of issues, including Hurricane Harvey, open government, economic development, transportation, school safety, water, criminal justice, mental health, elections, court fees and the diversion of dedicated funds.

Rainy Day Fund is Now at $12.5 Billion

December 07, 2018| Legislative News

The Economic Stabilization Fund, also known as the Rainy Day Fund, is now hovering around $12.48 billion, which is the highest balance in the fund’s 30 year history, and is also the highest among other states that have a similar fund.

Homeowner Assistance Program Application Now Available in all Eligible Harvey Affected Counties

December 07, 2018| Legislative News

Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the application for the Homeowner Assistance Program is now available in all eligible Hurricane Harvey affected counties.

Tuesday Morning Breakfasts Begin January 8

December 07, 2018| Legislative News

As we slide into the New Year and the 86th legislative session, TAC will again be hosting our Tuesday Morning Breakfasts.

Counties at the Capitol Legislative Day Set for Feb. 5

December 07, 2018| Legislative News

Shortly after the Texas Legislature gets back into the swing of things, county officials will gather in Austin for TAC’s Counties at the Capitol day.

AG Opinions and Requests

December 07, 2018| Legislative News

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


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