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    A Publication of the Texas Association of Counties

    Hidalgo County census employees register people for the 2020 census during a food drive in Edinburg, Texas.
    County Magazine

    The 2030 census may seem far away — it's not

    October 14, 2025

    Texas counties that invest in census outreach now stand to gain in funding later

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    October Is Fire Prevention Month

    October 06, 2025

    Floyd County shares how recent wildfires have inspired change

    Blog

    Cybersecurity Month: How Counties Can Stay Safe 

    October 03, 2025

    It’s cybersecurity month, a time to spotlight the importance of staying safe online

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    Gov. Abbott signs rural EMS bills

    September 16, 2025

    HB 18 and HB 3000 create grant programs to help rural counties improve health care.

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    TAC wins 9 national communications awards

    July 24, 2025

    The recognition includes top honors in podcasting and magazine writing

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    The 89th Texas Legislature Recap: What Counties Should Know 

    July 24, 2025

    Texas legislators filed more than 8,700 bills, making it the busiest session in over three decades

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    12 Texas counties earn 2025 NACo Achievement Awards

    July 21, 2025

    El Paso and Harris counties receive Best in Category recognition

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    Wise County Judge J.D. Clark sworn in as NACo president

    July 15, 2025

    Clark's initiative, "County Storytellers," will spotlight county best practices

    A photo of the old courthouse in Belle Plain, a former Texas county seat that has become a ghost town.
    County Magazine

    The toughest little town in Texas

    June 25, 2025

    Helena is one of dozens of Texas ghost towns making plans for the future

    Lamb County Judge James M. DeLoach with an ambulance
    County Magazine

    Texas takes action on EMS

    June 25, 2025

    New state funds aim to address rural ambulance shortfall

    First responders carry out rescue missions after Hurricane Harvey
    County Magazine

    'It only takes one'

    May 06, 2025

    Texas counties prepare for hurricane season 

    Jane Doe identified after 20 years
    County Magazine

    The 20-year wait

    May 06, 2025

    Collin County Jane Doe identified after two decades 

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