Baseline Budget Bills Released
January 20, 2023
Legislative Services The House and Senate have filed their versions of the state budget for the 2024-25 biennium. The so-called baseline budget bills are the starting point for budget negotiations.
January 20, 2023
Legislative Services TAC Legislative Services staff has highlighted some recently filed bills of interest to county officials.
Counties at the Capitol Day Set for Feb. 7
January 20, 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.
Join Our Weekly Legislative Breakfast Meeting
January 20, 2023
Legislative Services Did you miss this week's Tuesday Morning Breakfast? Here’s a recap and how you can attend the next one.
Listen to TAC's Podcast, Texas County Voice
January 20, 2023
Legislative Services Find an overview of the new legislation session on the podcast's latest episode and learn how TAC can keep you up to date on the Legislature’s latest developments.
Registration Now Open for 2023 Legislative Conference
January 20, 2023
Legislative Services The event will offer a retrospective look at the 88th Legislature. Early-bird rates are available through Aug. 7.
Week in Review: A Digest of What Happened This Week at the Capitol
January 20, 2023
Legislative Services Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick officially begin their third terms. The priorities for the 88th Legislature come into sharper focus with leaders' inaugural comments.
January 20, 2023
Legislative Services A University of Texas professor and a colleague sought to answer the question, "What makes government employees want to leave their jobs?" Their findings are just one of several recent Texas news stories that caught our attention.