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    Access a variety of TAC news and information tools to keep on top of local, state and federal issues.

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    Month in Review: A Digest of Capitol News

    November 09, 2026

     Legislative Services  General election results jolt Texas’ political landscape.

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    D.C. Watch

    November 09, 2026

     Legislative Services  Congress faces a year-end funding crunch, expiring programs and a changing political landscape, creating new opportunities and challenges for counties.

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    A Request for County Budget Information

    November 09, 2026

     Legislative Services  Help TAC prepare for the 90th Legislature by sharing your county’s latest budget information by Nov. 20.

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    Save the Dates: Preparing for Legislative Session

    November 09, 2026

     Legislative Services  Mark your calendar for TAC’s 2027 legislative events, including weekly breakfasts, Counties at the Capitol Legislative Day and the County Government Day barbecue luncheon.

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    TAC Briefs Capitol Staff on County Issues

    November 09, 2026

     Legislative Services  Lunch meeting brought legislative staffers together with county officials to discuss property taxes, budget pressures and TAC resources.

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    Proposed Rule for the 2030 Census

    November 09, 2026

     Legislative Services  Changes to census residence criteria and demographic questions could affect congressional representation, federal funding and the data counties rely on for planning.

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    AG Opinions and Requests

    November 09, 2026

     Legislative Services  TAC has highlighted recent attorney general opinions and requests for opinions of interest to counties.

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    What We're Reading

    November 09, 2026

     Legislative Services  A selected list of recent county-relevant news articles.

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    Healthy County Harvest Your Health Contest: Oct. 12 – Dec. 6

    October 27, 2026

      Health & Employee Benefits Pool Keep working toward well-being by participating in the Healthy County Harvest Your Health Contest. Plus, you’ll earn $15 in the Healthy County Rewards* for completing the contest. 

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    Redeem Blue Points by Dec. 31, 2026

    October 27, 2026

     Health & Employee Benefits Pool The Well onTarget web portal and AlwaysOn mobile app will begin to sunset in 2027. To ensure Blue Points are not forfeited, please redeem any points earned no later than Dec. 31, 2026.

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    Share your success story!

    October 27, 2026

     Health & Employee Benefits Pool Share your story for a chance to win a monthly prize drawing! 

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    Healthy resources from Teladoc

    October 27, 2026

     Health & Employee Benefits Pool Stay healthy this season with resources from Teladoc Health on diabetes, learning the power of saying no and giving the gift of food. 

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