January 13, 2023
Legislative Services TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.
January 13, 2023
Legislative Services TAC Legislative Services staff has highlighted some recently filed bills of interest to county officials.
Texas Broadband Development Map Now Available
January 13, 2023
Legislative Services The new map delineates between areas eligible and ineligible for financial assistance. A challenge process is in the works, with plans to update the map twice a year.
Comptroller Releases Record Revenue Estimate
January 13, 2023
Legislative Services The day before the 88th Legislature convened, Comptroller Glenn Hegar projected an unprecedented $188.2 billion would be available to fund state government for the next two-year budget cycle – a 26% increase from 2022-23.
Counties at the Capitol Day Set for Feb. 7
January 13, 2023
Legislative Services All roads lead to Austin early next month for TAC’s Counties at the Capitol day. The event's activities will bring you up to speed on the top issues facing county government in the 88th Legislature. Here's how to sign up.
January 13, 2023
Legislative Services The 117th Congress concluded Jan. 3, but not before passing an omnibus spending bill beneficial to Texas counties.
Elections Officials Hold Mid-Winter Conference
January 13, 2023
Legislative Services County election officials and their staff members met in San Antonio last week for their mid-winter conference. More than 150 were in attendance and heard from their colleagues who shared best practices in conducting elections.
Selected Grant Opportunities for Texas Counties
January 13, 2023
Legislative Services Many state and federal grant opportunities are available to Texas counties. Here is a select number open to applicants.
TAC Holds First-Ever Hybrid Tuesday Morning Breakfast
January 13, 2023
Legislative Services The weekly meetings, held both in person and online, offer a high-level look at the county-related bills the Legislature will consider this year. Here’s how to participate.
Week in Review: A Digest of What Happened This Week at the Capitol
January 13, 2023
Legislative Services The 88th Legislature has begun as have our weekly newsletters that will keep you up to date on the activities at the Capitol, especially those that relate to county government.
January 13, 2023
Legislative Services Earthquakes in West Texas have caught the attention of the state's oil and gas regulators. Most rural Texas hospitals no longer deliver babies. Why Laredo is set to become one of the world's most important land ports. Read these stories and more in a list of recent Texas news.