Legislative Services

County officials and staff from across Texas will gather in Austin Aug. 27-29 for the Texas Association of Counties’ 2025 Legislative Conference, the state’s premier event focused on county government. With more than 900 attendees registered, this year’s conference will spotlight the key takeaways from the 89th Texas Legislature and how new laws will impact county operations and local taxpayers.

The conference kicks off with a keynote from Kent R. Hance, former U.S. representative and host of “The Best Storyteller in Texas” podcast. Hance’s signature blend of humor and insight will open a packed agenda of panel discussions and breakout sessions led by TAC’s Legislative Services team.

Topics range from land use and indigent defense to election security, transparency laws and emergency management. A closing session on Aug. 29 will highlight county leadership at the Texas-Mexico border.

For the full conference agenda, breakout session overviews and list of speakers and panelists, visit www.county.org/legeconference.