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    State Budget Requests: Key Updates for Counties

    November 01, 2024

     Legislative Services  Hearings review funding requests affecting county services, including behavioral health, criminal justice and local grants.

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    Month in Review: A Digest of Capitol News

    November 01, 2024

     Legislative Services  TAC's regional Legislative Exchange meetings continue. Plus: Early voting wrapping up as Election Day draws near; next session will see major turnover in the House.

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    Broadband Expansion: Updates and Deadlines

    November 01, 2024

     Legislative Services  The Texas Broadband Development Office outlines new broadband initiatives, funding timelines and essential steps for local entities.
     

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    Stay Connected With Texas County Voice

    November 01, 2024

     Legislative Services  Listen to TAC's podcast for conversations about the issues that shape Texas counties.

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    TAC's Tuesday Breakfasts Return Jan. 14

    November 01, 2024

     Legislative Services Plan to join TAC's weekly legislative breakfast meetings for updates on county issues, networking with officials and expert insights.

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    Railroad Commission Seeks Input on Orphaned Well Cleanup

    November 01, 2024

     Legislative Services  Agency receives federal funds to address environmental risks; counties invited to review impact on historic properties.

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    On the Horizon

    November 01, 2024

     Legislative Services  Upcoming county-related events and deadlines.

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    Selected Grant Opportunities for Texas Counties

    November 01, 2024

     Legislative Services  Many state and federal grant opportunities are available to Texas counties.

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    AG Opinions and Requests

    November 01, 2024

     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

    November 01, 2024

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

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    Counties Unite at Legislative Conference

    September 20, 2024

     Legislative Services  Texas county officials gathered at TAC's 2024 Legislative Conference to discuss key issues, emphasizing collaboration ahead of the 89th Texas Legislature.

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    Month in Review: A Digest of Capitol News

    September 20, 2024

     Legislative Services  Phelan faces multiple challengers in bid to keep Speaker's gavel, Senate committees receive new study topics, and county officials testify on elections, local mental health resources and school safety.

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