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From Opera Star to County Commissioner: A Texas Tenor's Journey

May 05, 2023| Legislative News

Tune in to TAC's Texas County Voice podcast to hear how Eric Barry traveled from a life singing on world-renowned stages to serving as Randall County commissioner.

Register Today for TAC's Legislative Conference

May 05, 2023| Legislative News

This year's gathering will offer county officials and staff a retrospective look at the 88th Legislature. Here's how to join us in person or online.

New Issue of County Magazine Out Now

May 05, 2023| Legislative News

The magazine's cover story takes a look at how counties are coping with water shortages.

Bills on the Move

May 05, 2023| Legislative News

An overview of some recent legislative actions on bills of interest to counties.

What We're Reading

May 05, 2023| Legislative News

Texas counties play a critical role in solving the state's water crisis and other headlines from a selected list of recent news articles.

Week in Review: A Digest of What Happened This Week at the Capitol

April 28, 2023| Legislative News

House passes measures creating broadband infrastructure fund; officials share the county perspective on criminal justice bills heard in committee.

Conference Committee Meets to Discuss 2024-25 Budget

April 28, 2023| Legislative News

TAC details differences in county funding between House and Senate versions of the two-year appropriations bill.

Key House Deadline Nears: A Recap of This Week's Tuesday Morning Breakfast

April 28, 2023| Legislative News

With just a month to go before the end of the Legislature's regular session, county officials and lawmakers gear up for a hectic final stretch. Stay up to date by joining TAC's weekly legislative breakfast meeting.

Texas County Voice: A Conversation With State Rep. Andrew Murr

April 28, 2023| Legislative News

The former Kimble County Judge joins TAC's podcast to discuss his county experience and legislative priorities.

Selected Grant Opportunities for Texas Counties

April 28, 2023| Legislative News

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

2023 Texas Demographic Conference

April 28, 2023| Legislative News

Texas Demographic Center to Host Annual Conference

NACo Holding 2023 Conference in Texas

April 28, 2023| Legislative News

This year's annual gathering is in July at the Austin Convention Center in Travis County.

Bills on the Move

April 28, 2023| Legislative News

An overview of some recent legislative actions on bills of interest to counties.

AG Opinions and Requests

April 28, 2023| Legislative News

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

What We're Reading

April 28, 2023| Legislative News

A selected list of recent county-relevant news articles.

Week in Review: A Digest of What Happened This Week at the Capitol

April 21, 2023| Legislative News

House approves sweeping measure limiting local authority, while county treasurers speak against abolishment measures.

Funding for Counties, Bills of Concern Top Discussion at Tuesday Morning Breakfast

April 21, 2023| Legislative News

As a key deadline approaches in the House, county officials are keeping a close watch on new rules for pension investments, preemption and proposals that would abolish the office of treasurer in two counties. Here’s a recap of our weekly legislative breakfast meeting.

Early Bird Registration Open for TAC's 2023 Legislative Conference

April 21, 2023| Legislative News

This year's gathering will offer county officials and staff a retrospective look at the 88th Legislature. Here's how to join us in person or online.

Bills on the Move

April 21, 2023| Legislative News

An overview of some recent legislative actions on bills of interest to counties.

What We're Reading

April 21, 2023| Legislative News

A selected list of recent county-relevant news articles.

Week in Review: A Digest of What Happened This Week at the Capitol

April 14, 2023| Legislative News

Different property tax proposals divide Republican leaders the House and Senate. Different visions also are found in bolstering border security.

Stay on Top of Legislative Developments With TAC's Tuesday Morning Breakfasts

April 14, 2023| Legislative News

The Senate has passed a ban on taxpayer-funded lobbying. The debate now moves to the House, where similar bills have failed in the past. Here’s more from this week's legislative breakfast meeting.

Texas County Voice: A Conversation With State Rep. Joe Moody

April 14, 2023| Legislative News

The chair of the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee joins TAC's podcast to discuss his latest legislative priorities.

NACo Annual Conference Coming to Texas

April 14, 2023| Legislative News

This year's gathering is at the Austin Convention Center in Travis County.

Bills on the Move

April 14, 2023| Legislative News

An overview of some recent legislative actions on bills of interest to counties.


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