June

Gov. Abbott Orders Special Session to Begin July 8; Agenda Items Pending

June 25, 2021| Legislative News

Using his authority under the Texas Constitution, Gov. Greg Abbott has followed through on his promise to call lawmakers back to Austin to complete their "unfinished business."

New Laws Now in Effect

June 25, 2021| Legislative News

All legislation includes a clause stipulating when the law will take effect.

Vetoed Bills of Interest to County Officials

June 25, 2021| Legislative News

During the 87th Legislature, TAC's legislative staff tracked thousands of bills affecting county government.

Line-Item Veto Targets Legislature's Funding

June 25, 2021| Legislative News

Gov. Greg Abbott followed through on his threat to veto appropriations for the Texas Legislature.

Abbott Directs State Budget Funds for Border Security

June 25, 2021| Legislative News

On June 16, Gov. Greg Abbott unveiled plans for Texas to build its own wall for border security.

SB 41 Consolidates Court Costs, Fees

June 25, 2021| Legislative News

Senate Bill 41 by Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo), which was filed June 14 without the Governor’s signature and takes effect Jan. 1, consolidates civil court costs and filing fees to establish a streamlined process and standardize these costs statewide.

Clerks Gather, Install New Officers

June 25, 2021| Legislative News

The County and District Clerks’ Association of Texas (CDCAT) held its 126th Annual Conference during June 6-10 at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex in Amarillo.

Tax Assessor-Collectors Swear In New Board

June 25, 2021| Legislative News

The Tax Assessor-Collectors Association of Texas (TACA) met in Corpus Christi June 5-10 for its 87th annual conference.

Property Tax, Budgeting Roundtable Held

June 25, 2021| Legislative News

Following closely on the end of the 87th Texas Legislature, Loving and Ward County Auditor Ellen Friar and Tom Green County Auditor Nathan Cradduck, both past presidents of the Texas Association of County Auditors, hosted a roundtable discussion.

AG Opinions and Requests

June 25, 2021| Legislative News

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

TCEQ to Host Talks on Pubic Water Systems and Lessons Learned During Winter Storm

June 25, 2021| Legislative News

The TCEQ is continuing to gather information about all of the factors that impacted public water systems during Winter Storm Uri through our after-action review.

Register for TAC's Legislative Conference

June 25, 2021| Legislative News

TAC's 2021 Legislative Conference, set for Sept. 1-3 in Austin, offers county officials and staff in-depth analysis of what happened during the 87th Legislature and how it affects county government.

What We're Reading

June 25, 2021| Legislative News

Here's a look at some of the stories Texas media outlets covered at the Capitol this week.


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