2022 TAC Salary Survey Off to a Good Start
February 24, 2022
Legislative Services More than 90 counties have already replied to our annual TAC Salary Survey, making for a very good start to the year.
February 24, 2022
Legislative Services TAC has highlighted recent attorney general opinions and requests for opinions of interest to counties.
Broadband Development Office Schedules Stops on Statewide Listening Tour
February 24, 2022
Legislative Services The Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO), which is tasked with developing the state’s first comprehensive broadband plan to help close the digital divide in Texas, has announced the first stop on a planned listening tour across the state.
February 24, 2022
Legislative Services Infrastructure, broadband and ARPA among top issues at NACo’s Legislative Conference
Early Savings Available for 2022 TAC Legislative Conference
February 24, 2022
Legislative Services Early registration is underway for the Texas Association of Counties' 2022 Legislative Conference, set for Aug. 24-26 in Austin.
Final State Budget for the 2022-23 Biennium Tops $251.5 billion
February 24, 2022
Legislative Services Earlier this month, the Texas Legislative Budget Board released final state budget totals for the biennium that began Sept. 1.
Listen to TAC's 'Texas County Voice' Podcast
February 24, 2022
Legislative Services The Texas Association of Counties launched its first podcast, "Texas County Voice," in January to highlight the people and issues important to Texas counties.
Secretary of State Provides Guidance on Senate Bill 1
February 24, 2022
Legislative Services The Texas Secretary of State's office has provided guidance to county election officials in the implementation of the voting changes included in Senate Bill 1. The advisories address emergency ballot procedures, changes to early voting and mail-in ballot applications, among other topics.
Selected Grant Opportunities for Texas Counties
February 24, 2022
Legislative Services Many state and federal grants are available to Texas counties.
Sheriffs Discuss Mental Health Crisis With Lt. Gov. Patrick
February 24, 2022
Legislative Services The Sheriffs’ Association of Texas hosted Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for a regional sheriffs’ breakfast in Amarillo on Feb. 16.
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $1.5 Billion in RAISE Grants
February 24, 2022
Legislative Services The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is accepting applications through April 14 for projects under the $1.5 billion in RAISE discretionary grants, which were created under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
February 24, 2022
Legislative Services Here's a look at some of the Texas stories media outlets have covered recently.