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
Legislative The 2024-25 Biennial Revenue Estimate of $188.23 billion available for general purpose spending represents the largest revenue projection in state history, providing the 88th Legislature with a generational opportunity for one-time investments.
Legislative Texas is one of only four states that have biennial budgets and biennial legislative sessions. Texas’ two-year budget takes roughly twice that amount of time to prepare, produce and administer.
Legislative The 2024-25 Biennial Revenue Estimate of $188.23 billion available for general purpose spending represents the largest revenue projection in state history, providing the 88th Legislature with a generational opportunity for one-time investments.
TAC General Welcome to County Jobs Roundup. Search for job postings submitted by county human resource officers in Texas’ 254 counties.
Legislative Gov. Greg Abbot has named broadband expansion an emergency item for the 87th Texas Legislature.
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
Legislative Gov. Greg Abbot has named broadband expansion an emergency item for the 87th Texas Legislature.
Legislative Texas counties play a critical role in supporting the state’s judicial system. In fact, support for the judicial system is one of the most significant components of county budgets.