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.
August 24, 2026
The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently announced its 2026 Achievement Awards, recognizing outstanding county government programs from across the country.
Can a county clerk refuse to record a plat that has not been approved or recorded?
August 10, 2026
Legal Services
Does a county have to allow the recording of a commissioners court meeting?
August 10, 2026
Legal Services
Midland County's responsivity specialists help remove barriers to successful probation
August 04, 2026
Midland County is helping more people succeed on probation by addressing the real-life barriers that can lead to reoffending. Learn how responsivity specialists — mentors with lived experience in the criminal justice system — are building trust, changing lives and improving outcomes through evidence-based support.
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.