September 18, 2026
Legislative Services A selected list of recent county-relevant news articles.
Is the personal information of election officials confidential and excepted from public access?
September 18, 2026
Legal Services
If a candidate runs for office claiming they will abolish it, must they do so if elected?
September 18, 2026
Legal Services
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A Spotlight on Hays County Treasurer Daphne Tenorio
September 16, 2026
Hays County Treasurer Daphne Tenorio reflects on becoming the first Hispanic person to serve in the role, her family’s legacy and her path from community advocate to elected official. For Hispanic Heritage Month, Tenorio shares how representation, service and treating others with dignity have shaped her approach to public leadership.
Texas Association of Counties Explores Midland County’s Approach to Reducing Repeat Offenses
August 31, 2026
News & Information Counties are honored for creative solutions improving public safety, workforce development, community engagement and more.
September Is National Preparedness Month
August 27, 2026
Explore resources from TAC and others to help commemorate National Preparedness Month.
Texas Association of Counties Recognizes 11 County Programs With Best Practices Awards
August 24, 2026
News & Information TAC's latest Texas County Storytellers project profiles Midland County's efforts to break cycles of addiction, incarceration and repeat offenses.
August 24, 2026
The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently announced its 2026 Achievement Awards, recognizing outstanding county government programs from across the country.
Can a county clerk refuse to record a plat that has not been approved or recorded?
August 10, 2026
Legal Services
Does a county have to allow the recording of a commissioners court meeting?
August 10, 2026
Legal Services