September

Election Dates Set to Shift Contingent on Redistricting

September 30, 2021| Legislative News

After efforts to change Texas election law failed during the first special session, lawmakers reconvened in Austin for a second special session and passed the governor’s requested priority legislation.

New Voting Law Takes Effect Dec. 2

September 30, 2021| Legislative News

After two previous attempts, the Election Integrity Protection Act of 2021 will soon become law. Senate Bill 1 by Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola), passed during the second special session of the 87th Legislature and will take effect Dec. 2.

Grant Funding Available Through Operation Lone Star

September 30, 2021| Legislative News

To enhance border security operations supporting Operation Lone Star (OLS), Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that $100 million in grant funding is available as part of appropriations passed under House Bill 9 during the second special session of the 87th Legislature.

Governor Signs Bail Reform Legislation

September 30, 2021| Legislative News

After five attempts, the Legislature passed a bill taking aim at addressing problems within the state’s bail system.

County Officials Share Interests, Concerns at TAC Legislative Conference

September 30, 2021| Legislative News

More than 500 county officials and staff from across Texas gathered in Austin Sept. 1-3 for TAC’s 2021 Legislative Conference.

D.C. Watch

September 30, 2021| Legislative News

The U.S. Treasury Department did not issue its “Final Rule” on acceptable uses for the American Rescue Plan Act at the end of September as expected because of the thousands of public comments it has yet to review.

Far West Texas Judges and Commissioners Association Holds Annual Conference

September 30, 2021| Legislative News

More than 80 county judges and commissioners met on Sept. 8-10 in Study Butte for their annual Far West Texas Judges and Commissioners meeting.

Texas District & County Attorneys Association Holds Annual Criminal & Civil Law Conference

September 30, 2021| Legislative News

The Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) held its annual Criminal & Civil Law Conference Sept. 21-24 in Galveston.

County Treasurers Welcome New President

September 30, 2021| Legislative News

The County Treasurers’ Association of Texas (CTAT) held its 73rd Annual Conference Sept. 13-16 in Boerne.

AG Opinions and Requests

September 30, 2021| Legislative News

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

What We're Reading

September 30, 2021| Legislative News

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


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