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January 13, 2023|
Legislative News
Many state and federal grant opportunities are available to Texas counties. Here is a select number open to applicants.
January 13, 2023|
Legislative News
Earthquakes in West Texas have caught the attention of the state's oil and gas regulators. Most rural Texas hospitals no longer deliver babies. Why Laredo is set to become one of the world's most important land ports. Read these stories and more in a list of recent Texas news.
January 13, 2023|
Legislative News
TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
December 15, 2022|
Legislative News
In the podcast's latest episode: How do you attract more doctors to rural Texas? A program by Texas A&M's medical school may have found a way.
December 15, 2022|
Legislative News
Many state and federal grant opportunities are available to Texas counties. Here is a select number open to applicants.
December 15, 2022|
Legislative News
Tax Assessor-Collectors and members of their staffs gathered in Galveston in late November for a series of informational and educational sessions.
December 15, 2022|
Legislative News
A list of some recent Texas news of interest to counties.
December 15, 2022|
Legislative News
TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.
October 27, 2022|
Legislative News
Survey results help state lawmakers understand how their decisions affect local taxpayers and county governments. Counties have until Nov. 15 to participate.
October 27, 2022|
Legislative News
New educational program is designed to help county election officials share best practices for organizing voting in Texas.
October 27, 2022|
Legislative News
Save the date. TAC’s Counties at the Capitol event on Feb. 7 will dig into the big issues facing county government in the 88th Legislature. TAC Legislative Services’ new and returning team members will be there to assist.
October 27, 2022|
Legislative News
TAC's podcast focuses recent episodes on the Nov. 8 general election.
October 27, 2022|
Legislative News
As we slide into the new year and the 88th legislative session, the Texas Association of Counties will again host weekly Tuesday Morning Breakfasts.
October 27, 2022|
Legislative News
Requests considered during recently completed budget hearings included money for indigent defense, behavioral health and juvenile justice programs and to reduce the waitlist for state hospital beds.
October 27, 2022|
Legislative News
The event was the first of a planned series of monthly meetings to inform counties about the state’s efforts to expand access to high-speed internet.
October 27, 2022|
Legislative News
The House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence met Oct. 12 to take up its interim charges regarding guardianships and jury service.
October 27, 2022|
Legislative News
Association swears in new President and Board and honors three members for their service.
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