Month in Review: A Digest of Capitol News
September 18, 2026
Legislative Services Governor directs data center audit, House and Senate committees continue interim studies, and counties are asked to review preliminary population estimates.
Counties look ahead to 90th Legislature at TAC Legislative Conference
September 18, 2026
Legislative Services County leaders gathered in Austin to discuss property taxes, development and other issues while making the case for local government.
September 18, 2026
Legislative Services Congress averts a shutdown, while changes to federal grants, transportation, SNAP and disaster policy create several important dates for counties to monitor.
State and Federal Grant Opportunities
September 18, 2026
Legislative Services Texas counties can apply for state and federal grants supporting veterans’ financial assistance, housing, mental health, suicide prevention, treatment courts and legal services.
September 18, 2026
Legislative Services TAC has highlighted recent attorney general opinions and requests for opinions of interest to counties.
September 18, 2026
Legislative Services A selected list of recent county-relevant news articles.
August 03, 2026
Legislative Services A selected list of recent county-relevant news articles.
August 03, 2026
Legislative Services TAC has highlighted recent attorney general opinions and requests for opinions of interest to counties.
August 03, 2026
Legislative Services Federal spending, transportation, farm policy and election legislation remain in flux as Congress heads toward key funding deadlines.
2026 TAC Salary Survey Now Available
August 03, 2026
Legislative Services The latest report provides current compensation data for elected and appointed county officials.
Park Grants Available for County Recreation Projects
August 03, 2026
Legislative Services Texas Parks and Wildlife offers grants for parks, trails, boating access and outdoor programs.
J.D. Clark Concludes NACo Presidency
August 03, 2026
Legislative Services Wise County judge wraps up yearlong term by celebrating counties' shared mission, legislative successes and the power of local stories.