TAC Legislative Conference Is Next Month
July 24, 2025
Legislative Services Former Congressman Kent Hance to headline annual gathering of county officials. Discounted registration rates end Aug. 6.
Month in Review: A Digest of Capitol News
July 24, 2025
Legislative Services Legislature convenes for special session; Comptroller certifies revenue estimate for 2026-27 budget.
Grants Available for Rural Volunteer Fire Departments
July 24, 2025
Legislative Services The funds aim to clear a backlog of requests and equip rural volunteer fire departments statewide.
Judge J.D. Clark Sworn In as NACo President
July 24, 2025
Legislative Services Wise County official brings storytelling to his role as leader of the National Association of Counties.
July 24, 2025
Legislative Services TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.
July 24, 2025
Legislative Services A selected list of recent county-relevant news articles.
Month in Review: A Digest of Capitol News
June 27, 2025
Legislative Services Abbott vetoes THC ban, queuing up a July special session; Tax Assessor-Collectors elect a new board.
County-Related Funding in State Budget
June 27, 2025
Legislative Services New funding targets rural EMS and fire departments, but key county programs see minimal increases.
June 27, 2025
Legislative Services A roundup of federal news, deadlines and funding efforts of interest to Texas counties.
TAC’s Nanette Forbes Set to Retire
June 27, 2025
Legislative Services Longtime Legislative Consultant championed County and District Clerks.
Hance to Headline TAC Legislative Conference
June 27, 2025
Legislative Services Former congressman and Texas Tech chancellor will kick off annual gathering of Texas county officials.