Texas County Voice Podcast
1) Ep. 88: Inside TAC's 2025 Legislative Conference: Big Issues, County Stories
Recorded at TAC’s 2025 Legislative Conference, this episode of Texas County Voice takes you behind the scenes with Texas county leaders sharing stories from the frontlines. Join us for insights on the...Show More
2) Ep. 87: Echoes of Helena: Preserving the Toughest Little Town in Texas
Once known as the "toughest little town in Texas," Helena was booming — until one man's vengeance stopped its future. In this episode of Texas County Voice, we visit the former seat of Karnes County t...Show More
3) Ep. 86: County Magazine Speaks
In this episode of Texas County Voice, host Jody Seaborn chats with managing editor Mary Huber about the new issue of County, TAC's quarterly magazine. They cover how new state funding is helping rura...Show More
4) Ep. 85: Leading With Story: Wise County Judge and NACo President J.D. Clark
Wise County Judge J.D. Clark, newly sworn in as president of the National Association of Counties, joins Texas County Voice to talk about the call to public service, the role of storytelling in leader...Show More
5) Ep. 84: A Conversation With Cass County Judge Travis Ransom
Cass County Judge Travis Ransom joins Texas County Voice to discuss the 89th Legislature from a county leader's perspective. Judge Ransom also reflects on his personal journey from soldier to county j...Show More
6) Ep. 83: Key Takeaways From the 89th Texas Legislature
In this episode of Texas County Voice, host Jody Seaborn sits down with Caroline Love, Director of Legislative Services at the Texas Association of Counties, to break down the regular session of the 8...Show More
7) Ep. 82: From Hurricanes to a Legendary Horny Toad: Inside the New Issue of County Magazine
In this episode of Texas County Voice, we peek inside the Spring 2025 issue of County magazine. Join us for a look at hurricane preparedness, the building of new mental health hospitals, the resolutio...Show More
8) Ep. 81: Why Web Accessibility Matters for Every County
In this episode of Texas County Voice, we're joined by Kris Rivenburgh, founder of Accessible.org, to discuss why web accessibility is more than a technical concern — it's a legal and operational must...Show More
9) Ep. 80: Inside the Life of a Death Investigator – and Her Mission to Identify the Dead
For 20 years, she was known only as Jane Doe — no past, no story. But one woman refused to let her be forgotten. In this episode of Texas County Voice, Williamson County Senior Death Investigator Vale...Show More
10) Ep. 79: Leadership in Action: Insights From Mason and Hutchinson Counties
In this episode of Texas County Voice, recorded live at TAC's 2025 County Management and Risk Conference, Mason County Commissioner Reggie Loeffler and Hutchinson County Judge Cindy Irwin discuss the ...Show More