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    Access a variety of TAC news and information tools to keep on top of local, state and federal issues.

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    D.C. Watch

    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.

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    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.

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    AG Opinions and Requests

    September 18, 2026

     Legislative Services  TAC has highlighted recent attorney general opinions and requests for opinions of interest to counties.

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    What We're Reading

    September 18, 2026

     Legislative Services  A selected list of recent county-relevant news articles.

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    When can the commissioners court order a burn ban? 

    September 18, 2026

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    Press Releases

    Texas Association of Counties Explores Midland County’s Approach to Reducing Repeat Offenses

    August 31, 2026

     News & Information  Counties are honored for creative solutions improving public safety, workforce development, community engagement and more.

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    Texas Association of Counties Recognizes 11 County Programs With Best Practices Awards

    August 24, 2026

     News & Information  TAC's latest Texas County Storytellers project profiles Midland County's efforts to break cycles of addiction, incarceration and repeat offenses.

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    Can an elected official hire a relative?

    August 10, 2026

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