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Preparing to Take Office
DEC. 6-15
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
"Preparing to Take Office" is a one-day workshop for all newly-elected county officials that educates you on basic issues and gives you the information necessary to avoid making mistakes.
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Texas Counties Deliver
Texas Counties Deliver
New Website Unveiled!
Check out this informative site about county government. Features fun videos, a poster and more!
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Regional Pool Workshops
Regional Pool Workshops
October 4-November 29, 2016
Various Locations
Sessions will cover the latest in risk management, HR trends, workplace wellness and more.
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2017 County Management & Risk Conference
County Management & Risk Conference
April 5-7, 2017
Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center
San Marcos
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to reduce risk and prevent losses throughout your county’s operations.
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News from TAC

Healthy County Spotlight on Glasscock County
Aug 1
Glasscock County epitomizes how a small county with limited resources and facilities can leverage and capitalize on the Healthy County program to maximize health, fitness and quality of life for their employees.
Health Care Reform Update
Aug 1
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted a 15-month extension for Texas’ 1115 Medicaid Waiver program.
New Leadership 254 Program Seeks Applicants
Aug 1
Applications are being accepted for participants in Leadership 254, TAC’s new leadership program designed by and for county officials.
Texas Counties Story Booth at TAC Legislative Conference
Jul 29
New at this year’s Legislative Conference, attendees will have the opportunity to record short video clips highlighting their passion for public service.

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Legislative News

Questions Arise Regarding State Agency Contracting Authority
Sep 2
County officials from across the state have been sending petitions to the DIR to address the issue that DIR does not review state agency contracting authority...
Most of State Has Reached Loss Threshold for FEMA Grants
Sep 2
At last count, 158 Texas counties were managing active Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) grants awarded for flood-related damage...
New Reporting Requirements on Court Appointments and Fees
Sep 2
The monthly reporting requirements in Senate Bill 1369, by Sen. Judith Zaffarini, relating to certain court appointments, will take effect on Sept. 1...
Unfunded Mandates Survey Underway
Sep 2
TAC is seeking information on the costs of unfunded mandates to your county taxpayers...

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Magazine

The Cost of Property Tax Exemptions
Sep 21
Examining the unintended consequences of the increasing number of property tax exemptions and the shifts in burden they create.
Communication Wisdom
Sep 20
Communicating effectively with constituents can be a challenge, whether a county official is newly elected or a multi-term veteran. Yet good communication builds trust and understanding.
Power Tool
Jul 13
Heading out the door to speak to a community group, attend a student career fair or visit with constituents? TAC encourages you to bring along copies of “Texas County Government: How county Government Serves You and Your Community.”
Who's Going to Pay for All of This?
Jul 13
When he took a look at the numbers, Bell County Judge Jon Burrows realized the decision had all but been made for him. The county would need to raise taxes.

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