March

$250 Million Available Through County TIF Grant Program

March 31, 2020| Legislative News

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will open applications for the County Transportation Infrastructure Fund (TIF) grant program on April 27, and counties can obtain up to $250 million.

Congress Passes $2 Trillion Stimulus Package

March 31, 2020| Legislative News

An agreement was reached on the $2 trillion federal stimulus package. The package passed the Senate 96-0 late Wednesday, March 25, and the House approved the bill by voice vote on Friday, March 27, just hours before it was signed into law by President Trump.

Abbott Delivers COVID-19 Executive Orders

March 31, 2020| Legislative News

On Thursday, March 19, Gov. Abbott addressed all Texans stating that because the coronavirus had grown into an international pandemic, Texas needs a unified response to limit the spread of the virus as the number of COVID-19 cases and related deaths continue to increase.

Governor Postpones May 2 and Primary Runoff Elections

March 31, 2020| Legislative News

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on Wed., March 18, postponing the May 2 local elections and special elections to the Nov. 3 uniform election date amid the coronavirus outbreak.

COVID-19 Calls for Increased Cybersecurity Vigilance

March 31, 2020| Legislative News

As the coronavirus evolves in Texas, being vigilant about cybersecurity is more pressing than ever. County officials and staff are the last line of defense against hackers hoping to obtain the private data of Texas residents – and hackers are being more and more creative about how they get their hands on this important data.

TCEQ Responses to COVID-19

March 31, 2020| Legislative News

The following information for county officials has been provided by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

House Committee on Public Health Discusses COVID-19

March 31, 2020| Legislative News

On March 10, the House Committee on Public Health held a hearing with state and local leaders to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means for Texans.

NACo 2020 Legislative Conference Recap

March 31, 2020| Legislative News

TAC staff joined county officials from Texas and from across the country in attending the 2020 National Association of Counties' Legislative Conference this month in Washington, DC.

AG Opinions and Requests

March 31, 2020| Legislative News

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


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