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July 29, 2021|
Legislative News
During the regular session of the 87th Legislature, election integrity and security bills, House Bill 6 by Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park) and Senate Bill 7 by Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola), would have made extensive changes to the election code, including additional voter identification and registration requirements, increases in criminal and civil penalties, and expansion of poll watchers' authority. Both bills failed to pass.
July 29, 2021|
Legislative News
Every Legislature makes changes that affect county government; this session that included changes to property tax rate calculations and budget timelines.
July 29, 2021|
Legislative News
On July 27, freshman state Rep. Jake Ellzey (R-Waxahachie) won the special election runoff for the 6th Congressional District seat formerly held by U.S. Rep. Ron Wright (R-Arlington), who died earlier this year from COVID-19 complications.
July 29, 2021|
Legislative News
The Justices of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas (JPCA) met in Denton during June 21-25 for its 77th annual conference.
July 29, 2021|
Legislative News
The South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas met in South Padre Island on June 29-July 1 for its annual conference.
July 29, 2021|
Legislative News
The North and East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association met in Waco on July 12-15 for its annual conference.
July 29, 2021|
Legislative News
The 2021 National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference was held in Prince George's County, Maryland, from July 9 through July 12, and was attended either online or in-person by officials from nearly 2,500 of the country's 3,069 counties.
July 29, 2021|
Legislative News
Both the Senate Finance and House Appropriations committees recently approved appropriations bills to restore funding for Article X, the legislative branch of state government, following its veto by Gov. Greg Abbott.
July 29, 2021|
Legislative News
TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.
July 29, 2021|
Legislative News
TAC's 2021 Legislative Conference, set for Sept. 1-3 in Austin, offers county officials and staff in-depth analysis of what happened during the 87th Legislature and how it affects county government.
July 29, 2021|
Legislative News
Here's a look at some of the Texas stories in the news this week.
July 29, 2021|
Legislative News
The Legislature began the first-called special session with hearings in both House and Senate committees on bail reform legislation on Saturday, July 10.
July 29, 2021|
Legislative News
Since Gov. Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-07 on Sept. 5, 2019, Criminal Justice Division grant applicants have been required to meet a 90% criminal case disposition reporting threshold.
July 29, 2021|
Legislative News
Due to the reductions in General Revenue appropriations for the 2020-2021 biennium enacted by the 87th Legislature, combined with surging revenue collections, Hegar estimates a surplus of $5 billion at the end of fiscal year 2021.
June 25, 2021|
Legislative News
Using his authority under the Texas Constitution, Gov. Greg Abbott has followed through on his promise to call lawmakers back to Austin to complete their "unfinished business."
June 25, 2021|
Legislative News
All legislation includes a clause stipulating when the law will take effect.
June 25, 2021|
Legislative News
During the 87th Legislature, TAC's legislative staff tracked thousands of bills affecting county government.
June 25, 2021|
Legislative News
Gov. Greg Abbott followed through on his threat to veto appropriations for the Texas Legislature.
June 25, 2021|
Legislative News
On June 16, Gov. Greg Abbott unveiled plans for Texas to build its own wall for border security.
June 25, 2021|
Legislative News
Senate Bill 41 by Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo), which was filed June 14 without the Governor’s signature and takes effect Jan. 1, consolidates civil court costs and filing fees to establish a streamlined process and standardize these costs statewide.
June 25, 2021|
Legislative News
The County and District Clerks’ Association of Texas (CDCAT) held its 126th Annual Conference during June 6-10 at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex in Amarillo.
June 25, 2021|
Legislative News
The Tax Assessor-Collectors Association of Texas (TACA) met in Corpus Christi June 5-10 for its 87th annual conference.
June 25, 2021|
Legislative News
Following closely on the end of the 87th Texas Legislature, Loving and Ward County Auditor Ellen Friar and Tom Green County Auditor Nathan Cradduck, both past presidents of the Texas Association of County Auditors, hosted a roundtable discussion.
June 25, 2021|
Legislative News
TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.
June 25, 2021|
Legislative News
The TCEQ is continuing to gather information about all of the factors that impacted public water systems during Winter Storm Uri through our after-action review.
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