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Travis County Clerk

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We’re a month out from the May elections, so now is a perfect time to prepare! Find your sample ballot, early voting locations, and voter ID requirements at VoteTravis.gov. #TravisCounty #TexasCounties #ElectionDay #voteeasy #Vote #voteearly #earlyvoting

April 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM

Travis County Clerk

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VoteTravis.gov is a one-stop shop for all things voting. Check your registration, download your sample ballot, find a polling place, and review voter ID requirements. Vote early and vote easy, Travis County!
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October 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM

Citizen Portal News Texas

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County treasurers warn that the phase-out of pennies is creating legal chaos and operational headaches, pushing for a uniform statewide solution to avoid costly software changes.

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County treasurers, tax assessors say penny phase-out creates legal and operational headaches

County treasurers and tax assessors told the subcommittee that counties lack statutory authority to round cash payments and face operational burdens (refund letters, software changes), urging a statewide, uniform solution and inclusion of local officials in drafting remedies.

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August 25, 2026 at 9:34 AM

Texas AgriForestry Small Farmers, Ranchers, and Landowners

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Explore counties and cities across Texas with the Texas County Coverage Interactive Map. 📍

Search by county or city, zoom in, select a county, and view its connected city list.

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July 27, 2026 at 3:04 PM

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March 5, 2026 at 3:25 AM

Walkabout

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Read "Texas Counties Reportedly Sold Unclaimed Bodies Without Families’ Permission: Reps. Jasmine Crockett, Mark Veasey Seek Answers" on SmartNews: l.smartnews.com/p-16sXwRc/M4...

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Texas Counties Reportedly Sold Unclaimed Bodies Without Families’ Permission: Reps. Jasmine Crockett, Mark Veasey Seek Answers (Blavity)

A year-long NBC News investigation revealed a shocking practice by two Texascounties of leasing hundreds of deceased people’s bodies for medical research wit...

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December 27, 2024 at 1:13 PM

Citizen Portal News Texas

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Texas Senate Bill 2143 is set to transform fire safety by empowering county fire marshals as peace officers, igniting a debate on public safety and law enforcement roles.

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Texas Senate approves Certification and Peace Officer Authority for County Fire Marshals

Senate Bill A2143 enhances certification and peace officer authority for Texas county fire marshals.

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April 5, 2025 at 10:04 AM

Citizen Portal News Texas

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Texas is on the brink of a significant shift as lawmakers push for Senate Bill 2016, demanding rigorous audits of federal funds to ensure transparency and accountability at the county level.

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Texas Legislature mandates audit of federal fund use by county authorities

Texas lawmakers require audits to ensure legal handling of federal funds by counties.

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April 5, 2025 at 7:48 AM

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Read "Texas Counties Reportedly Sold Unclaimed Bodies Without Families’ Permission: Reps. Jasmine Crockett, Mark Veasey Seek Answers" on SmartNews: l.smartnews.com/p-16sXwRc/uK...

Texas Counties Reportedly Sold Unclaimed Bodies Without Families’ Permission: Reps. Jasmine Crockett, Mark Veasey Seek Answers (Blavity)

A year-long NBC News investigation revealed a shocking practice by two Texascounties of leasing hundreds of deceased people’s bodies for medical research wit...

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December 27, 2024 at 2:24 AM

Travis County Clerk

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County Clerk Dyana Limon-Mercado and staff attended @texascounties 130th Annual County and District Clerks' Association of Texas Conference this week. Attendees learned more about on how they can improve county efforts to provide a more responsive government.
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