March

Bail Reform Reporting System to Launch April 1

March 24, 2022| Legislative News

Passed in the second special session of the 87th Legislature, Senate Bill 6 made significant changes to the bail bond system in Texas.

House Interim Charges Issued

March 24, 2022| Legislative News

As Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Rep. Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) has sole authority to task the various standing, interim and select committees with study topics to inform their report to the 88th Legislature.

TAC Salary Survey Continues

March 24, 2022| Legislative News

The Texas Association of Counties is collecting information on county officials’ salaries for one of the most requested reports TAC produces.

Register Today for 2022 Legislative Conference

March 24, 2022| Legislative News

Early registration is available for the Texas Association of Counties' 2022 Legislative Conference, set for Aug. 24-26 in Austin.

Listen to TAC's Texas County Voice Podcast

March 24, 2022| Legislative News

On the latest episode of the Texas Association of Counties' podcast, Texas County Voice, TAC County Relations Officer and former Lavaca County Judge Tramer Woytek looks at the key issues and questions associated with the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Primary Election Results In, Runoffs Set

March 24, 2022| Legislative News

With primary elections completed on March 1, the May 24 runoff is next for intraparty competitors who fell short of a simple majority.

Judicial Commission on Mental Health Creates County Innovations in Mental Health Map

March 24, 2022| Legislative News

The Judicial Commission on Mental Health (JCMH) unveiled a new tool for counties to use in their efforts to implement new mental health programs or augment existing programs.

Selected Grant Opportunities for Texas Counties

March 24, 2022| Legislative News

Many state and federal grants are available to Texas counties.

D.C. Watch

March 24, 2022| Legislative News

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: How Counties Can Access Transportation Funds

AG Opinions and Requests

March 24, 2022| Legislative News

TAC has highlighted recent attorney general opinions and requests for opinions of interest to counties.

What We're Reading

March 24, 2022| Legislative News

Here's a look at some of the Texas stories media outlets have covered recently.


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