Texas Association of Counties

June 1 is the start of hurricane season and National Safety Month. TAC Risk Management Pool will be sharing preparation tips and resources all month long.

Today marks the start of both National Safety Month and hurricane season — an important reminder for counties to stay prepared for risks both on the job and in their communities.

Throughout June, we’ll be sharing safety tips, emergency preparedness resources and tools to help counties stay ready before severe weather strikes. Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay safe.

📢TAC is accepting applications for the Leadership 254 program June 1 – July 6!

Apply today: https://ow.ly/AqSr50Z4VbA

Leadership 254 is designed to advance the skills of county officials to enable them to meet the unique challenges of their duties and to enhance their leadership skills and style. Participants learn to overcome limitations and redefine the possibilities they set for themselves, their courthouse, their county official association and their county constituents.

TAC would like to express our sincere condolences on the recent passing of Upshur County Constable David Thompson. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones and community.

Texas counties face growing cybersecurity threats, and preparation matters more than ever. 🔐

Learn how the Secure Human Intelligence Education & Learning Defense or S.H.I.E.L.D. program is helping counties strengthen cyber resilience, improve response readiness and protect critical public services across Texas.

Read about it in the latest issue of County Magazine: https://ow.ly/6geH50Z5ic1

✨Texas County Storytellers Feature✨
In Galveston County, leaders are investing in both training and treatment to ensure people receive help, not handcuffs.

“It’ll save you a lot of heartache of having to put people in jail that don’t need to go to jail,” Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen said. “Instead, get them over to a facility where they can get the help they need.”

🔗Read more: https://ow.ly/w52X50Z5GA0

Local elected officials from southeast Texas gathered in Beaumont for important discussions about their communities as the Legislature begins work on their interim charges. Representative Trent Ashby (R-Lufkin) joined the group to listen to their issues and offer advice on working with the Legislature.

Pictured left to right: Orange County Commissioner Kirk Roccaforte, Orange County Treasurer Christy Roccaforte, Polk County District Clerk Monica Goodson, State Representative Trent Ashby, Tyler County District Clerk Pamela Renee Crews, Jasper County Treasurer Rene Ellis, Jefferson County Constable Chris Bates, Tyler County Judge Milton Powers, Tyler County Treasurer Leann Monk

Congratulations to the Leadership 254 graduating class of 2025-2026!

Twenty-one county officials completed TAC's 14-month leadership development program, which included four in-depth training modules totaling 79 hours of classroom instruction.

“Leadership 254 taught me that leadership isn’t about having all the answers -- it’s about being willing to listen, learn, connect, and better serve Houston County,” said Terri Meadows, Houston County Clerk and Leadership 254 graduate.

Mark your calendars! TAC is accepting applications for the 2027-2028 cohort June 1 – July 6, 2026.

Learn more about Leadership 254: https://ow.ly/QjCj50Z4UTh

TAC President and Denton County Treasurer Cindy Yeatts Brown and Burnet County Treasurer Karrie Crownover spoke to TAC staff as part of our County Government 101 series, which helps staff better understand the work and responsibilities of county officials across Texas.

Thank you to both for sharing their knowledge, experience, and insight into the important role county treasurers play in serving their communities. Opportunities like these help strengthen our understanding of county government and support the work we do every day.

Today is the Primary Runoff Election Day. Find results for any county with our County Elections Database: https://www.county.org/resources/resource-library/texas-counties-101/county-elections-database.

Happy Memorial Day! We honor and remember those who have lost their lives serving our country. Here's Briscoe County's Veterans Memorial on the courthouse grounds. TAC is closed today.