November

County Affairs Discusses Disaster Issues, Requests Disaster Response and Recovery Wish List

November 02, 2018| Legislative News

The House Committee on County Affairs Chaired by Rep. Garnet Coleman (D-Houston) met in Houston on Oct. 17 to hear testimony on several issues important to counties including disasters, mental health and county authority.

SB 1849 "Sandra Bland Act" Implementation Timeline

November 02, 2018| Legislative News

Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) adopted reasonable rules and procedures for Continuity of Medication. See the Texas Administrative Code to review minimum jail standards.

Federal Update: Congress Passes Legislation Addressing Disasters, Water Infrastructure and Opioids

November 02, 2018| Legislative News

On Oct. 3, the U.S. Senate passed the Disaster Reform Act of 2018 as part of the five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

TAC Kicks off Legislative Lunch and Learn Series with a Focus on the County Budget Process, Final Event Dec. 3

November 02, 2018| Legislative News

The Texas Association of Counties held a Lunch and Learn about the county budget process at the Capitol for legislative staffers on Oct. 1 at the Texas Capitol.

Legislative Lunch and Learn Event Highlights Intersection of Law Enforcement and Behavioral Health

November 02, 2018| Legislative News

The Texas Association of Counties hosted a Lunch and Learn event covering the intersection of law enforcement and behavioral health at the Capitol on Wednesday, Oct. 24.

A Program Designed to Help Texans Feed Texans Sees Continued Success

November 02, 2018| Legislative News

Lawmakers created the Texans Feeding Texans program back in 2007, by allocating nearly $20 million to help supplement efforts of local service agencies in providing meals to the disabled and elderly across Texas.

Court Records Preservation Grant Funds Available

November 02, 2018| Legislative News

The Texas Bar Historical Foundation has grant funds available for governmental entities and subdivisions, specifically state district and county courts.

Eminent Domain Reporting Period Begins

November 02, 2018| Legislative News

In 2015, the Legislature passed SB 1812, an eminent domain transparency bill that requires counties to annually report specific information to the Texas Comptroller for posting.

Tuesday Morning Breakfasts Begin January 8

November 02, 2018| Legislative News

As we slide into the New Year and the 86th legislative session, TAC will again be hosting our Tuesday Morning Breakfasts.

Counties at the Capitol Legislative Day Set for Feb. 5

November 02, 2018| Legislative News

Shortly after the Texas Legislature gets back into the swing of things, county officials will gather in Austin for TAC’s Counties at the Capitol day.

AG Opinions and Requests

November 02, 2018| Legislative News

TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.


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