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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."
June 25, 2021|
Legislative News
All legislation includes a clause stipulating when the law will take effect.
June 25, 2021|
Legislative News
During the 87th Legislature, TAC's legislative staff tracked thousands of bills affecting county government.
June 25, 2021|
Legislative News
Gov. Greg Abbott followed through on his threat to veto appropriations for the Texas Legislature.
June 25, 2021|
Legislative News
On June 16, Gov. Greg Abbott unveiled plans for Texas to build its own wall for border security.
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.
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.
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.
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.
June 25, 2021|
Legislative News
TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.
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.
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.
June 25, 2021|
Legislative News
Here's a look at some of the stories Texas media outlets covered at the Capitol this week.
May 21, 2021|
Legislative News
With the top half of the hourglass emptying on the legislative clock, the House and Senate have settled into a familiar pattern where work slows and accelerates in the chambers in large part according to the action or inaction of the other.
May 21, 2021|
Legislative News
TAC Legislative Services staff will highlight important county-related bills on the move that have had either committee or floor activity in the House and Senate during the week. While this list does not include every county-related bill, it does provide an overview of some recent significant legislative actions.
May 21, 2021|
Legislative News
Senate Bill 1 conferees put the final touches on the state budget for the 2022-23 biennium on Wednesday, May 19, bringing the budget process that began nearly two years ago closer to conclusion.
May 21, 2021|
Legislative News
In response to your feedback, we have transformed the TAC Legislative Conference, scheduled for Sept. 1-3, into a hybrid event. We hear you and understand the demand to expand our services and offer multiple ways for you to connect with us.
May 21, 2021|
Legislative News
The final, do-or-die days of the 87th Texas Legislature have arrived. Here are a few highlights from this week's penultimate Tuesday Morning Breakfast.
May 21, 2021|
Legislative News
This week, the activities of the 87th Texas Legislature continued with committee hearings and both chambers convening. Here are a few news articles on the week’s happenings.
May 14, 2021|
Legislative News
May is the neck of the funnel, where demand outstrips supply for space on daily calendars and far more legislation quietly dies than goes to the governor’s desk for action. To date, and with only 30 days remaining, just a half dozen bills have been sent to the governor for his signature or veto. None have yet been acted on.
May 14, 2021|
Legislative News
TAC Legislative Services staff will highlight important county-related bills on the move that have had either committee or floor activity in the House and Senate during the week. While this list does not include every county-related bill, it does provide an overview of some recent significant legislative actions.
May 14, 2021|
Legislative News
In response to your feedback, we have transformed the TAC Legislative Conference, scheduled for Sept. 1-3, into a hybrid event. We hear you and understand the demand to expand our services and offer multiple ways for you to connect with us.
May 14, 2021|
Legislative News
As we enter the last couple of weeks of the 87th Texas Legislature, things will move quickly — and sometimes mysteriously, as Jim Allison, General Counsel for the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas, joked during Tuesday's virtual breakfast meeting. Several key deadlines for action by the Texas House on its own bills passed this week, but the lower chamber can still take initial votes on Senate bills until May 25. Nothing is over until it's over on May 31.
May 14, 2021|
Legislative News
This week, the activities of the 87th Texas Legislature continued with committee hearings and both chambers convening. Here are a few news articles on the week’s happenings.
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