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    Blog: Prepare for a busy 2024 hurricane season

    May 09, 2024

    Hurricane season lasts from June 1 to Nov. 30

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    Blog: Beneath the shadow: Texas counties prepare for solar eclipse

    April 04, 2024

    For months – years even – Texas county officials have been preparing for the total solar eclipse on April 8.

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    Blog: Veterans can seek help through many Texas counties

    November 07, 2023

    Veterans service officers are responsible for assisting veterans and their families in accessing military and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits.

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    Blog: TAC wins 14 national communication awards

    July 27, 2023

    Recognitions for design, podcast, video and writing.

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    Blog: 2023 TAC County Technology Conference a success

    May 25, 2023

    Inaugural technology conference included educational sessions – with a sprinkle of magic.

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    Blog: Counties are playing a role in fixing the water crisis

    May 10, 2023

    Ector, El Paso counties among those doing innovative work

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    Blog: Mason County Courthouse gets its 36,000-pound crown

    April 20, 2023

    Cupola installation a significant step toward courthouse completion 

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    Blog: 2023 CMRC focuses on Mason County's recovery

    April 03, 2023

    496 attend online, in person

    Velva Price, Travis County District Clerk
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    Blog: Black History Month Feature: Travis County District Clerk Velva Price

    February 15, 2023

    Get to know more about this trailblazing county official

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    Blog: State recognizes TAC’s cybersecurity efforts

    January 13, 2023

    Texas Cyberstar certificate reflects TAC’s internal, external work

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    Blog: Turnout trending lower than in 2018 midterm elections

    November 03, 2022

    Requests for mail-in ballots also down

    TAC Assistant General Counsel Paul Miles and Williamson County Elections Administrator Chris Davis
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    Blog: County officials facing a challenging election season

    October 06, 2022

    Preparation and training are key to navigating turbulent waters, panelists say

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