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Month in Review: A Digest of What Happened This Month at the Capitol

September 15, 2023| Legislative News

Impeached Paxton awaits his political fate in the Texas Senate; the list of state lawmakers not seeking reelection next year grows.

County Officials Reflect on 2023 Session at TAC Legislative Conference

September 15, 2023| Legislative News

Annual event attracts more than 850 in-person and online participants to discuss legislation important to counties and strengthen collaborative partnerships.

Proposed Constitutional Amendments for 2023

September 15, 2023| Legislative News

Fourteen proposed constitutional amendments to the Texas Constitution await voters on Nov. 7. Here are summaries of each one.

Support Veterans With Operation Green Light

September 15, 2023| Legislative News

NACo initiative asks counties to show their appreciation for veterans by lighting their buildings green in November.

D.C. Watch

September 15, 2023| Legislative News

U.S. Treasury Department releases interim final rule on ARPA flexibility. NACo affiliate encourages participation.

State Broadband Office Releases Technical Assistance Request for Proposals

September 15, 2023| Legislative News

Office is seeking a consultant to provide high-speed internet network planning and design services.

Selected Grant Opportunities for Texas Counties

September 15, 2023| Legislative News

Many state and federal grant opportunities are available to Texas counties. Here is a select number open to applicants.

AG Opinions and Requests

September 15, 2023| Legislative News

TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.

What We're Reading

September 15, 2023| Legislative News

A selected list of recent county-relevant news articles.

Travis County Hosts NACo's Annual Conference

July 28, 2023| Legislative News

Wise County Judge J.D. Clark Elected 2nd Vice President

Attend TAC's Legislative Conference, Your Connection to the Legislature

July 28, 2023| Legislative News

It's not too late to sign up for next month's gathering. Early registration rates remain available.

Month in Review: A Digest of What Happened This Month at the Capitol

July 28, 2023| Legislative News

Legislature passes, Abbott signs property tax relief; Patrick issues gag order ahead of Paxton's impeachment trial.

Waller, Rockwall JP Courts Named Centers of Excellence

July 28, 2023| Legislative News

The Justice Courts of Judges J.R. Woolley and Mark Russo are the first to receive honor bestowed by Texas Judicial Council.

South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference Recap

July 28, 2023| Legislative News

The South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association met for its 89th annual conference in San Antonio from June 26 to 29.

North and East County Judges Meet in Galveston

July 28, 2023| Legislative News

A preview of the forthcoming 2023 Legislative Analysis Report.

JPCA Sets Attendance Record at Annual Conference

July 28, 2023| Legislative News

Association names Jefferson County Constable Christopher Bates president, recognizes 2023 award winners.

Selected Grant Opportunities for Texas Counties

July 28, 2023| Legislative News

Many state and federal grant opportunities are available to Texas counties. Here is a select number open to applicants.

AG Opinions and Requests

July 28, 2023| Legislative News

TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.

What We're Reading

July 28, 2023| Legislative News

A selected list of recent news articles relevant to counties.

On the Horizon

July 28, 2023| Legislative News

Selected upcoming events and deadlines.

NACo's Annual Conference Headed to Texas

June 29, 2023| Legislative News

This year's event is at the Austin Convention Center in Travis County. Don't miss the largest gathering of county officials and staff from across the U.S.

Failure to Pass Property Tax Relief Leads to Veto Flurry, Special Sessions

June 29, 2023| Legislative News

The Legislature signed off on a two-year state budget that set aside $17.6 billion for property tax relief but thus far has failed to deliver a plan.

Texas Set to Receive $3.3 Billion for Broadband Program

June 29, 2023| Legislative News

Figure is part of $42.5 billion in allocations announced this week by the federal government.

Don't Miss Reduced Registration Rates for TAC's 2023 Legislative Conference

June 29, 2023| Legislative News

Annual event will offer attendees a county-level analysis of the 88th Legislature.

TAC's Biennial Legislative Summary Document in Works

June 29, 2023| Legislative News

A preview of the forthcoming 2023 Legislative Analysis Report.


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