News & Information Are you writing about the Texas Association of Counties or needing information about issues affecting Texas county government? Here's a guide to information for journalists, students, legislative staffers, analysts and researchers.
2026 Education and Training Opportunities
Resources for Officials Each year, county officials and staff must know more than they did the year before. Education is not an option; it is a must.
Resources for Officials
TAC CIRA TAC CIRA helps counties get their electronic payments processed efficiently and conveniently.
TAC CIRA TAC CIRA membership is always free and open to all Texas counties, in addition to certain political subdivisions.
TAC CIRA View more resources on keeping your website compliant and up to date.
TAC General Welcome to County Jobs Roundup. Search for job postings submitted by county human resource officers in Texas’ 254 counties.
Power Through Pooling - TAC HEBP & UF
Resources for Officials Your County’s Guide to Protecting Your Employees, Your Assets and Tax Dollars.
Power Through Pooling - TAC Risk Management Pool
Resources for Officials Your County’s Guide to Protecting Your Employees, Your Assets and Tax Dollars
Resources for Officials
In order to assist county officials in explaining the burden unfunded and underfunded mandates place on property taxpayers, several county associations joined together to conduct a survey of counties.
Resources for Officials As a county official, winning your first election or being appointed to office can be a lot like buying the latest electronic gadget, and you may be asking, “Where’s the manual?”
Resources for Officials PDF brochure for TAC's DIR-Certified Cybersecurity Course.