Remembering former TAC President, Judge Vernon Cook
May 12, 2026
Former Texas Association of Counties President Judge Vernon Cook passed away on May 3, 2026. Judge Cook served as Roberts County Judge from 1991-2014 and was a respected leader across Texas county government.
Blog: MFA May: one simple step to strengthen county cybersecurity
May 01, 2026
TAC recognizes MFA May, a national effort to raise awareness about this important security tool.
April 30, 2026
A legendary horned toad, and why Texans keep sealing pieces of the present for generations to come
April 30, 2026
How a rural Texas county is bringing critical care closer through its air medical program
Month in Review: A Digest of Capitol News
April 30, 2026
Legislative Services House and Senate committees review interim charges on data centers, flooding response and more during April hearings.
Final Day to Complete TAC's 2026 Salary Survey
April 30, 2026
Legislative Services More than half of Texas counties have submitted data; support is available for those still filling out the survey.
TAC Legislative Conference Set for Aug. 26-28
April 30, 2026
Legislative Services County officials to gather for insights, strategy and storytelling ahead of the 90th Texas Legislature.
April 30, 2026
Legislative Services Funding deal ends Homeland Security shutdown; proposed budget cuts affect programs counties rely on to deliver essential services.
County Treasurers Gather for Annual Seminar
April 30, 2026
Legislative Services Conference highlights include legislative guidance and award nominations.
April 30, 2026
Legislative Services TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.
April 30, 2026
Legislative Services A selected list of recent county-relevant news articles.
Galveston County’s call for compassionate care
April 29, 2026
TX County Storytellers How one Gulf Coast county identified gaps in its mental health care system and worked to fill them