TAC - December

Patrick Lists 2023 Legislative Priorities

December 15, 2022| Legislative News

Lieutenant Governor’s top issues include funds for county law enforcement, a new state hospital in the Panhandle and additional mental health beds in rural Texas.

Tuesday Morning Breakfasts Begin Jan. 10

December 15, 2022| Legislative News

As the 88th legislative session begins, please join us on Tuesday, Jan. 10, for the kickoff of our weekly breakfasts.

State Broadband Office Hosts Monthly Meetings for Local Governments

December 15, 2022| Legislative News

Roundtable events are held to inform counties about the state's efforts to expand access to high-speed internet. Office encourages participation in the challenge process to the FCC's newly released National Broadband Map.

Republicans Again Sweep Statewide Offices

December 15, 2022| Legislative News

Gov. Greg Abbott and his fellow Republican officeholders extended their party’s statewide streak in November. The GOP also fared well in legislative contests, increasing their majorities in the House and Senate by one seat each.

Counties at the Capitol Legislative Day Set for Feb. 7

December 15, 2022| Legislative News

Save the date. TAC's Counties at the Capitol event will dig into the big issues facing county government in next year's legislative session.

Lawmakers Adopt Growth Rate for Texas Budget Spending Limits

December 15, 2022| Legislative News

Initial estimates of spending capacity leaves unspent as much as $14.5 billion of $27 billion surplus Comptroller projects for the end of the current biennium.

Event examines the strengths and needs of rural Texas

December 15, 2022| Legislative News

"The Future of Rural Texas" symposium, held in Lubbock by The Texas Tribune and co-sponsored by the Texas Association of Counties, highlighted the contributions made by the state's rural communities and industries and the issues confronting them.