Texas Association of Counties

Texas County Voice

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A podcast from the Texas Association of Counties about the people, issues and all things important to Texans and Texas counties.

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American Rescue Plan, One Year In 24.03.2022 22:45

It was year ago on March 11, 2021, that President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act into law. The act set aside $5.7 billion in direct aid for Texas counties. In this episode, we look at the key points and questions associated with the American Rescue Plan .

Mental Health and County Jails 10.03.2022 19:59

County jails have become de facto mental health facilities for many Texans suffering a mental health crisis. In this episode, we look at one of the state's most pressing problems.

From Survival to Revival: Healthy County Boot Camp 24.02.2022 17:07

This year's Healthy County Boot Camp focused on how to move from the challenges of the pandemic to a new normal. Texas County Voice attended the annual wellness conference hosted by TAC's Health & Employee Benefits Pool. This is our report.

Bracketology for Texas Counties 09.02.2022 22:22

More than 1,000 Texas laws are based on a county's population . We explore an interactive tool TAC created to help counties find which population-bracketed laws apply to them . And we visit Chambers County, one of many Texas counties experiencing rapid growth.

Navigating Texas' New Voting Rules 26.01.2022 22:34

Confused about Texas' new election law ? Cameron County Elections Administrator Remi Garza walks listeners through the new rules and what they mean for Texas voters and counties .