March 01, 2019|
Legislative News
The Week Behind Us and the Week(s) Ahead of Us – This week featured a marathon hearing in Ways and Means on HB 2 as well as a bill that actually lowers property taxes. A Senate committee took up the appraisal process, increased transparency for property taxpayers, and more language on bond elections. In House Public Health, a veteran chairwoman vowed to make behavioral health legislation a priority.
March 01, 2019|
Legislative News
TAC legislative staff has highlight some recently filed bills of interest to county officials.
March 01, 2019|
Legislative News
The Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) held its organizational meeting Monday, Feb. 25 to hear invited testimony from housing and special district representatives and an update on Hurricane Harvey.
March 01, 2019|
Legislative News
Residents of the 48 Hurricane Harvey designated impacted counties are encouraged to apply for up to $50,000 in out-of-pocket expenses reimbursement. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) allocated $100 million in Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for eligible repairs to residents’ Hurricane Harvey damaged home.
March 01, 2019|
Legislative News
Watch and share this video, which dissects an average property tax bill and explains that counties deliver a whole lot of essential services to residents for only about 16 percent of their bill.
March 01, 2019|
Legislative News
The heat is turning up. As the 86th Legislature shifts into a higher gear, TAC is hosting Tuesday Morning Breakfasts each Tuesday to keep county officials on top of the latest out of the pink dome.
March 01, 2019|
Legislative News
TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.
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