June

TAC Surveying Counties on Costs of Unfunded Mandates Ahead of Next Legislative Session

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.

Governor Pauses Reopening Texas Plans

June 26, 2020| Legislative News

The following information, based on instructions from all of Gov. Abbott’s current executive orders, is valid as of noon, June 26.

July Runoff Elections Set Stage for November

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.

2020 TAC Legislative Conference Goes Virtual

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.

Nearly $1.2B Available for Mitigation Projects

June 26, 2020| Legislative News

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.

Updated Truth-in-Taxation Forms Released

June 26, 2020| Legislative News

The long-awaited updates to the Truth-in-Taxation (TNT) forms have been issued by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

5% Biennial Reduction Plans Target Funding for Grants to Local Governments

June 26, 2020| Legislative News

The Legislative Budget Board has provided additional guidance about plans to reduce the state budget for the current biennium.

216 Counties Eligible for the County Transportation Infrastructure Fund

June 26, 2020| Legislative News

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.

AG Opinions and Requests

June 26, 2020| Legislative News

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


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