Month in Review: A Digest of Capitol News
September 18, 2026
Legislative Services Governor directs data center audit, House and Senate committees continue interim studies, and counties are asked to review preliminary population estimates.
Counties look ahead to 90th Legislature at TAC Legislative Conference
September 18, 2026
Legislative Services County leaders gathered in Austin to discuss property taxes, development and other issues while making the case for local government.
September 18, 2026
Legislative Services Congress averts a shutdown, while changes to federal grants, transportation, SNAP and disaster policy create several important dates for counties to monitor.
State and Federal Grant Opportunities
September 18, 2026
Legislative Services Texas counties can apply for state and federal grants supporting veterans’ financial assistance, housing, mental health, suicide prevention, treatment courts and legal services.
September 18, 2026
Legislative Services TAC has highlighted recent attorney general opinions and requests for opinions of interest to counties.
September 18, 2026
Legislative Services A selected list of recent county-relevant news articles.
Is the personal information of election officials confidential and excepted from public access?
September 18, 2026
Legal Services
If a candidate runs for office claiming they will abolish it, must they do so if elected?
September 18, 2026
Legal Services
Texas Association of Counties Explores Midland County’s Approach to Reducing Repeat Offenses
August 31, 2026
News & Information Counties are honored for creative solutions improving public safety, workforce development, community engagement and more.
August 25, 2026
Health & Employee Benefits Pool Share your story for a chance to win a monthly prize drawing!
Healthy County Invitational Team Steps Challenge – August 19 – Sept. 22!
August 25, 2026
Health & Employee Benefits Pool Keep working toward well-being by participating in the Healthy County Invitational Teams Steps Challenge. Plus, you’ll earn $15 in the Healthy County Rewards* for completing the contest.