Aug-Sept

Senate Committee Considers Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying

September 16, 2022| Legislative News

The Senate Committee on Local Government met Tuesday to hear testimony on four of its assigned interim charges.

County Officials Prepare for 2023 Session

September 16, 2022| Legislative News

More than 700 county officials and staff from across Texas attended TAC's Legislative Conference in August to explore issues important to local government.

Reminder: UFM Survey Due by Nov. 15

September 16, 2022| Legislative News

The Unfunded Mandates (UFM) Survey is important to all Texas counties.

House Appropriations Committee Focuses on Juvenile Justice Department Halt on Intakes and its Effect on County Probation Departments

September 16, 2022| Legislative News

In a June 29 letter, the interim Executive Director of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) told county juvenile probation departments that the intake of youth committed to state facilities was temporarily suspended due to staffing shortages.

Brazoria County Sheriff, State Representatives Host Countywide School Safety Summit

September 16, 2022| Legislative News

Discussion highlighted individual school district policies and programs used to secure local campuses. Several school officials asked for the Legislature to appropriate direct funding for school security.

U.S. Census Bureau Seeks Input for 2030 Census

September 16, 2022| Legislative News

The bureau is looking for public recommendations to help it better reach historically undercounted people and encourage everyone to respond to the next census.

Broadband Development Office to Host Monthly Local Government Roundtable

September 16, 2022| Legislative News

Virtual meetings will give participants the chance to engage with members of broadband office staff and other communities focused on expanding access to high-speed internet.

D.C. Watch

September 16, 2022| Legislative News

Joint Budget Hearings for 2024-25 Legislative Appropriations Requests Begin

September 16, 2022| Legislative News

Staff from the Office of the Governor and the Legislative Budget Board recently began public hearings on the 2024-25 Legislative Appropriations Requests (LARs) of state agencies, higher education agencies and institutions, state courts and judicial agencies.

Selected Grant Opportunities for Texas Counties

September 16, 2022| Legislative News

Many state and federal grant opportunities are available to Texas counties. Here are a select number currently open to applicants.

On the Horizon

September 16, 2022| Legislative News

Selected upcoming events and deadlines.

AG Opinions and Requests

September 16, 2022| Legislative News

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

Bridging the Future

September 16, 2022| Legislative News

County treasurers from across the state met in Waco this month for the 74th Annual County Treasurers' Association of Texas Conference.


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