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Texas Association of Counties Press Releases

41 Press Releases
  • Published on October 28, 2026 - 03:51 GMT

    Fall for Flavor with Wondr

    Healthy County is offering Wondr™, a digital weight-loss program available at no cost to you.*  Wondr isn’t a diet or a fad. You’ll learn science-based skills so you can enjoy your favorite fall foods and activities while you stress less, sleep better, and …

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  • Published on October 28, 2026 - 03:51 GMT

    Airrosti Headache Webinar

    News Article | October 27, 2026 Healthy Byte Wellness News | Health & Benefits News Health & Wellness Support | Health & Employee Benefits Join Airrosti for a free 25-minute webinar on November 12 at 3:00 CST and November 17 at 12:00 PM CST, to …

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  • Published on October 28, 2026 - 03:51 GMT

    Diabetes awareness

    News Article | October 27, 2026 Health & Benefits News | Healthy Byte Wellness News Health & Wellness Support | Health & Employee Benefits

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  • Published on October 27, 2026 - 20:10 GMT

    Healthy County Harvest Your Health Contest: Oct. 12 – Dec. 6

    Keep working toward well-being by participating in the Healthy County Harvest Your Health Contest. Plus, you’ll earn $15 in the Healthy County Rewards* for completing the contest.  You can earn up to $75, redeemable for merchandise or gift cards, for …

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  • Published on October 13, 2026 - 03:36 GMT

    Relief from burdensome information requests?

    News Article | October 12, 2026 LegalEase Legal Services Can a county find relief from information requests requiring a large amount of personnel time?  The commissioners court may establish monthly and yearly limits on the amount of time that county …

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  • Published on October 13, 2026 - 03:36 GMT

    Can election workers express political opinions before serving?

    Is there a prohibition against an election worker having a candidate's sign in their yard or otherwise expressing political opinions prior to their service at the polling place?  There is no prohibition against an election worker expressing their …

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  • Published on October 13, 2026 - 03:36 GMT

    Can counties impose solar project moratoriums?

    Can a county adopt and enforce a moratorium regarding commercial solar projects?  No. The Texas Attorney General opined that a county commissioners court possesses certain authority that could impact a particular facility, which is a fact-based question. …

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  • Published on September 24, 2026 - 22:57 GMT

    Prostate cancer awareness

    Nearly one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Despite this sobering statistic, prostate cancer is slow growing. Early detection and treatment can be a lifesaver.   How common is prostate cancer?  The American Cancer …

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  • Published on September 24, 2026 - 22:57 GMT

    Airrosti Desk Work webinar in October

    Join Airrosti for a free 25-minute webinar on Oct. 15, at 3:00 PM CST and Oct. 27, at 12:00 PM CST, to learn about pain while working at your desk and what you can do to prevent it. Plus, discover how Airrosti can help you get out of pain from home - …

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  • Published on September 24, 2026 - 22:57 GMT

    Fitbit to Google Health migration - Sept. 30 deadline

    Google has set Sept. 30, as the deadline for Fitbit users to re-authenticate their accounts with Health County. After that date, new Fitbit data will stop syncing for anyone who has not completed the process. The good news is that historical data will …

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  • Published on September 24, 2026 - 22:57 GMT

    Redeem Blue Points by Dec. 31, 2026

    News Article | September 24, 2026 Health & Benefits News | Healthy Byte Wellness News Health & Wellness Support | Health & Employee Benefits The Well onTarget web portal and AlwaysOn mobile app will begin to sunset in 2027. To ensure Blue …

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  • Published on September 19, 2026 - 05:11 GMT

    If a candidate runs for office claiming they will abolish it, must they do so if elected?

    If a candidate runs for office claiming they will abolish it, must they do so if elected? If, during the person's campaign for election to the county or precinct office, the person publicly advocated the abolition of the office, the officer must file …

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  • Published on September 19, 2026 - 05:11 GMT

    When can the commissioners court order a burn ban? 

    When can the commissioners court order a burn ban? Local Government Code §352.081 authorizes two alternative methods to determine when circumstances warrant adoption of a burn ban by the commissioners court. Either: (1) the Texas A&M Forest Service, at …

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  • Published on September 19, 2026 - 05:11 GMT

    Is the personal information of election officials confidential and excepted from public access?

    Is the personal information of election officials confidential and excepted from public access? Under Government Code §552.1175(a)(21), certain personal identifying information of a current or former election official, employee, volunteer, or designee of …

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  • Published on September 19, 2026 - 05:11 GMT

    State and Federal Grant Opportunities

    The Texas Veterans Commission has opened its fiscal 2028 grant cycle for the Fund for Veterans' Assistance. Counties are eligible for all four grant categories: General Assistance, which covers financial aid, food and transportation; Housing for Texas …

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  • Published on September 19, 2026 - 05:11 GMT

    Counties look ahead to 90th Legislature at TAC Legislative Conference

    More than 800 county officials along with legislators, policy experts and representatives of the National Association of Counties gathered in Austin Aug. 26-28 for the Texas Association of Counties’ 2026 Legislative Conference. With the 90th Texas …

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  • Published on August 26, 2026 - 21:10 GMT

    Airrosti Sciatica Pain webinar in August

    Join Airrosti for a free 25-minute webinar on September 17 at 3:00 CST and September 29th at 12:00 PM CST, to learn about sciatica pain and what you can do to prevent it. Plus, discover how Airrosti can help you get out of pain from home - quickly and …

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  • Published on August 25, 2026 - 23:19 GMT

    Three ways to support your teen’s mental health

    News Article | August 25, 2026 Health & Benefits News | Healthy Byte Wellness News Health & Wellness Support | Health & Employee Benefits

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  • Published on August 10, 2026 - 21:21 GMT

    Does a county have to allow the recording of a commissioners court meeting?

    Does a county have to allow the recording of a commissioners court meeting?  Government Code §551.023 gives members of the public in attendance at an open meeting the right to record the meeting with a recorder or a camera. The court’s authority to adopt …

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  • Published on August 10, 2026 - 21:21 GMT

    Can a county clerk refuse to record a plat that has not been approved or recorded?

    Can a county clerk refuse to record a plat that has not been approved or recorded? Yes. According to Property Code §12.002(a), “[t]he county clerk or a deputy of the clerk with whom a plat or replat of a subdivision of real property is filed for recording …

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