September 16, 2022
Legislative Services TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.
Brazoria County Sheriff, State Representatives Host Countywide School Safety Summit
September 16, 2022
Legislative Services Discussion highlighted individual school district policies and programs used to secure local campuses. Several school officials asked for the Legislature to appropriate direct funding for school security.
September 16, 2022
Legislative Services County treasurers from across the state met in Waco this month for the 74th Annual County Treasurers' Association of Texas Conference.
Broadband Development Office to Host Monthly Local Government Roundtable
September 16, 2022
Legislative Services Virtual meetings will give participants the chance to engage with members of broadband office staff and other communities focused on expanding access to high-speed internet.
County Officials Prepare for 2023 Session
September 16, 2022
Legislative Services More than 700 county officials and staff from across Texas attended TAC's Legislative Conference in August to explore issues important to local government.
September 16, 2022
Legislative Services In a June 29 letter, the interim Executive Director of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) told county juvenile probation departments that the intake of youth committed to state facilities was temporarily suspended due to staffing shortages.
Joint Budget Hearings for 2024-25 Legislative Appropriations Requests Begin
September 16, 2022
Legislative Services Staff from the Office of the Governor and the Legislative Budget Board recently began public hearings on the 2024-25 Legislative Appropriations Requests (LARs) of state agencies, higher education agencies and institutions, state courts and judicial agencies.
Reminder: UFM Survey Due by Nov. 15
September 16, 2022
Legislative Services The Unfunded Mandates (UFM) Survey is important to all Texas counties.
Selected Grant Opportunities for Texas Counties
September 16, 2022
Legislative Services Many state and federal grant opportunities are available to Texas counties. Here are a select number currently open to applicants.
Senate Committee Considers Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
September 16, 2022
Legislative Services The Senate Committee on Local Government met Tuesday to hear testimony on four of its assigned interim charges.