Month in Review: A Digest of Capitol News
November 09, 2026
Legislative Services General election results jolt Texas’ political landscape.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
November 09, 2026
Legislative Services TAC has highlighted recent attorney general opinions and requests for opinions of interest to counties.
November 09, 2026
Legislative Services A selected list of recent county-relevant news articles.
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.