Austin attorney Bob Bass breaks down the redistricting process for Texas counties.

Matthew Chase, CEO and executive director of the National Association of Counties (NACo), discusses the American Rescue Plan from the county perspective.

The third special session of the 87th Legislature begins Monday, Sept. 20. Here, TAC Legislative Consultants Rick Thompson, Nanette Forbes and Amy Befeld take a brief look at the agenda to come and discuss the elections and bail reform laws that lawmakers passed during the second special session.

In this episode of TAC on the Lege, TAC Legislative Consultants Nanette Forbes and Austin McCarty discuss the week's latest legislative developments. Forbes updates viewers on proposed changes to election rules, while McCarty outlines key points about the American Rescue Plan.

In this episode of TAC on the Lege, TAC Legislative Consultants Aurora Flores and Rick Thompson discuss the week's latest legislative developments. Flores explains what counties need to know about changes altering state and local responses to a future pandemic disaster, while Thompson updates viewers on bills affecting the county budgeting process and training requirements for county officials.

During this episode of TAC on the Lege, TAC Legislative Consultants Kelsey Bernstein and Austin McCarty discuss the week’s legislative developments. Bernstein explains what counties need to know related to bail reform. McCarty updates viewers on constitutional carry and the American Rescue Plan.

During this episode of TAC on the Lege, TAC Legislative Consultants Katy Estrada and Amy Befeld discuss the week’s legislative developments and what viewers can expect next week. As the last month of the regular legislative session approaches, they emphasize the importance of key deadlines for legislative activity. Estrada explains what counties need to know related to property taxes. Befeld provides an update on the various criminal justice developments.

During this episode of TAC on the Lege, TAC Legislative Consultants Aurora Flores and Rick Thompson discuss the week’s legislative developments, including House passage of the state budget and the committee hearings of significance to local government. Flores gives an overview of the budget amendments that will impact counties. Thompson breaks down the latest actions for viewers related to broadband expansion and emergency service districts. 

During this episode of TAC on the Lege, TAC Legislative Consultant Pete Winkler and TAC Financial Analyst Zelma Smith discuss the week’s legislative developments. Winckler breaks down the latest actions as they relate to county auditors. Smith provides an update on the state budget.

During this episode of TAC on the Lege, TAC Legislative Consultants Rick Thompson and Kelsey Bernstein discuss the week’s legislative developments of importance to local government. Thompson recaps the progress made on broadband expansion and Bernstein provides an update on bail reform, both of which are priority legislation.