December 16, 2022
Legal Services TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.
Counties at the Capitol Legislative Day Set for Feb. 7
December 16, 2022
Legal Services Save the date. TAC's Counties at the Capitol event will dig into the big issues facing county government in next year's legislative session.
Tuesday Morning Breakfasts Begin Jan. 10
December 16, 2022
Legal Services As the 88th legislative session begins, please join us on Tuesday, Jan. 10, for the kickoff of our weekly breakfasts.
Event examines the strengths and needs of rural Texas
December 16, 2022
Legal Services "The Future of Rural Texas" symposium, held in Lubbock by The Texas Tribune and co-sponsored by the Texas Association of Counties, highlighted the contributions made by the state's rural communities and industries and the issues confronting them.
Lawmakers Adopt Growth Rate for Texas Budget Spending Limits
December 16, 2022
Legal Services Initial estimates of spending capacity leaves unspent as much as $14.5 billion of $27 billion surplus Comptroller projects for the end of the current biennium.
Listen to TAC's Podcast, Texas County Voice
December 16, 2022
Legal Services In the podcast's latest episode: How do you attract more doctors to rural Texas? A program by Texas A&M's medical school may have found a way.
Patrick Lists 2023 Legislative Priorities
December 16, 2022
Legal Services Lieutenant Governor’s top issues include funds for county law enforcement, a new state hospital in the Panhandle and additional mental health beds in rural Texas.
Republicans Again Sweep Statewide Offices
December 16, 2022
Legal Services Gov. Greg Abbott and his fellow Republican officeholders extended their party’s statewide streak in November. The GOP also fared well in legislative contests, increasing their majorities in the House and Senate by one seat each.
Selected Grant Opportunities for Texas Counties
December 16, 2022
Legal Services Many state and federal grant opportunities are available to Texas counties. Here is a select number open to applicants.
State Broadband Office Hosts Monthly Meetings for Local Governments
December 16, 2022
Legal Services Roundtable events are held to inform counties about the state's efforts to expand access to high-speed internet. Office encourages participation in the challenge process to the FCC's newly released National Broadband Map.
December 16, 2022
Legal Services A list of some recent Texas news of interest to counties.