July 28, 2022
Legislative Services TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.
CLG Hosts Lunch Training Opportunity
July 28, 2022
Legislative Services The gathering was the first of several meetings that will take place before next year’s legislative session.
Comptroller Projects $27 Billion Surplus
July 28, 2022
Legislative Services Revised estimate for 2023 fiscal year follows unprecedented growth in tax revenues.
County Officials Testify Before Senate Finance Committee Hearing on State Mental Health Services
July 28, 2022
Legislative Services Panel examines state hospital capacity, the impact of mental health issues on county jails and other related matters as it prepares for next year's legislative session.
County, District Clerks Attend Annual Conference
July 28, 2022
Legislative Services Chambers County District Clerk Patti Henry is sworn in as association's new president; top clerks of the year honored.
July 28, 2022
Legislative Services The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act expands funding for mental health grants and services.
July 28, 2022
Legislative Services The Texas Association of Counties' Texas County Voice is a podcast about the people, issues and all things important to Texans and Texas counties. The latest episode, available today, features an interview with Hemphill County Judge Lisa Johnson.
North and East Texas County Judges, Commissioners Hold Annual Conference
July 28, 2022
Legislative Services More than 165 officials join gathering; new board members sworn in.
Registration Still Open for Legislative Conference
July 28, 2022
Legislative Services The three-day event helps county officials and staff prepare for the 88th Legislature. Early-bird rates remain available through Aug. 8.
Selected Grant Opportunities for Texas Counties
July 28, 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 on Finance Holds Hearing to Discuss Federal Funding
July 28, 2022
Legislative Services Senators evaluated the fiscal impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on state agencies, including costs incurred due to federal mandates, the use of 'one-time' federal funding sources and where federal funding will likely be significantly reduced in the future.