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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    AG Opinions and Requests

    July 24, 2025

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

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    On the Horizon

    July 24, 2025

     Legislative Services  Selected upcoming events and deadlines.

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    What We're Reading

    July 24, 2025

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    D.C. Watch

    June 27, 2025

     Legislative Services A roundup of federal news, deadlines and funding efforts of interest to Texas counties.

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    TAC’s Nanette Forbes Set to Retire

    June 27, 2025

     Legislative Services Longtime Legislative Consultant championed County and District Clerks.

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    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.

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