Texas County Voice

In this episode, Texas County Voice looks ahead to February's 15th annual Healthy County Boot Camp. Join us as  Texas Association of Counties Wellness Consultants Ashley Cureton-Whitfield and Biral Patel discuss the unique features of this year's event and share advice for setting and achieving personal health and f itness goals.  

Yoakum County Commissioner Tim Addison began his two-year term as President of the Texas Association of Counties' Board of Directors on Jan. 1 . In this episode of Texas County Voice, Commissioner Addison discusses his experience in public service, his family's deep roots in Texas and his goals as TAC President.

Texas Association of Counties Executive Director Susan Redford interviews Tom Green County Auditor Nathan Cradduck, whose two-year term as TAC Board President ends Dec. 31. They reflect on Cradduck's key accomplishments , including a renewed commitment to member engagement after the pandemic, and discuss the challenges and future of county leadership .

Please j oin Texas County Voice as we continue to spotlight and celebrate the public servants who make a difference in the Lone Star State . Our guest: Taylor County Commissioner Chuck Statler . Commissioner Statler is a former president of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas and a former member of the Texas Association of Counties' Board of Directors. He has a radio and telev...

Please j oin Texas County Voice as we continue to spotlight and celebrate the public servants who make a difference in the Lone Star State . Our guest: Parmer County Commissioner Kirk Frye.

Please join us as w e step outside Studio 254 and embark on a road trip of sorts through the history and stories hidden in the remnants of vanished communitie s . Don't miss this journey to a Texas that once was .

Join us as Texas County Voice talks with Comal County Commissioner Jen Crownover, the new president of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas . She shares her journey to county office , her enthusiasm for leadership development and her fondness for her "seahorses." Don't miss this engaging conversation .

Join us as TAC Legislative Consultant Kelsey Bernstein talks with Jefferson County Constable Christopher Bates , the current president of the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas and the 2023 United States Constable of the Year . He shares his journey to county office , his love of community and service, and a n impromptu performance of "God Bless America." Don't miss this eng...

In this episode, we dive back into Senate Bill 22 , the rural law enforcement grant program that we outlined previously . With proposed rules now on the table and a 30-day comment window open for county officials , we address pressing questions surrounding this groundbreaking initiative. Our guests, TAC's Skylor Hearn and R ussell Gallahan with the Comptroller's Office , provide insights and clari...

Join us as we share a second helping from the Texas Association of Counties' recent 2023 Legislative Conference, where more than 850 c ounty officials and staff members gathered for a county-focused look at this year's legislative decisions. This episode features a panel discussion exploring the historic levels of state and federal funding set aside for expanding high-speed internet access across...

Join us as we share a sampling from the Texas Association of Counties' recent 2023 Legislative Conference, where more than 850 c ounty officials and staff members gathered for a county-focused look at this year's legislative decisions.  Hear Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson 's keynote on election s and more , followed by a short interview with Mary Jo McGuire, the new president of the National...

How will artificial intelligence influence county governance? H ow can counties leverage AI's potential benefits while avoiding its hazard s? These are among the questions t he National Association of Counties' new AI Exploratory Committee, co-chaired by Travis County Judge Andy Brown , will be considering in the months ahead . Join us on Texas County Voice as we talk with J udge Brown about the c...

Join us on Texas County Voice as we walk through the key provisions of Senate Bill 22, a pivotal piece of county-related legislation that provides crucial financial assistance to sheriffs, constables and prosecutors in rural counties. Our guides for this informative episode: Skylor Hearn and Katy Estrada from the Texas Association of Counties' Legislative Services department.

Join us on Texas County Voice as we report from the National Association of Counties' annual conference held July 21-24 in Travis County . Over four days, nearly 3,200 county officials and representatives from 680 counties across the country gathered in Austin to discuss important county-related matters. A Texas highlight: Wise County Judge J.D. Clark was elected Second Vice President of NACo's Ex...

Join us on Texas County Voice as we interview Wise County Judge J.D. Clark and anticipate th e start of the National Association of Counties' annual conference in Travis County. Discover the significance of county engagement in shaping policies at the state and federal levels, along with Wise County's notable achievements in expanding broadband access. Don't miss this insightful conversation with...

What does a county judge do? And why are they called "county judges"? Comal County Judge Sherman Krause explains, in the first of an occasional series exploring the roles of county officials . Judge  Krause also talks about the challenges of keeping pace with rapid population growth in one of the country's fastest-growing counties . To learn more about  the services Texas counties provide and the...

    R andall County Commissioner Eric B a rry, a classically trained tenor, shares his journey from singing opera in some of the world's most famous concert halls to settling down in the Panhandle and serving county government. B arry's interview with Texas County Voice can also be read in the latest issue of County m agazine .

    State Rep.  Andrew Murr of Junction joins Texas County Voice to discuss how serving a s Kimble County judge prepared him for the Legislature and to share his legislative priorities for the state and his wide-ranging , 16-county House district. This is the fourth in a series of interviews with state lawmakers by TAC Legislative Consultant Katy Estrada.

State Rep. Joe Moody of El Paso, chair of the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, joins Texas County Voice to share his legislative priorities of interest to counties. This is the third in a series of interviews with Capitol leaders by  TAC Legislative Consultant Katy Estrada.

S tate Rep. Lynn Stucky of Denton joins Texas County Voice to discuss his legislative priorities of interest to counties. TAC Legislative Consultant Katy Estrada guest hosts.

S tate Rep. and former House Speaker Tom Craddick of Midland joins Texas County Voice to discuss his legislative priorities of interest to counties. TAC Legislative Consultant Katy Estrada guest hosts.

    Chambers County District Clerk Patti Henry, president of the County and District Clerks' Association of Texas, joins  the podcast to talk about her association's priorities for the 2023 legislative session . TAC Legislative Consultant Nanette Forbes guest hosts.

In this episode, we talk with Travis County District Clerk Velva Price about what it means to be the first B lack district clerk in Travis County, her journey to elected office and what keeps her motivated with her work.

The Texas Legislature is in session and among the Texas Association of Counties' many educational and informational resources for county officials is the Core Legislative Group . TAC Legislative Consultant and Core Legislative Group coordinator Kelsey Bernstein talks with Travis County Constable Carlos Lopez and Schleicher County Treasurer Jennifer Henderson about this invaluable resource for coun...

The Texas Legislature is back in session and the Texas Association of Counties is here to help you keep pace with the latest happenings at the Capitol. TAC's Legislative Services Director Noe Barrios joins us to give an overview.