Counties Work: Texas

Counties Work: Texas is a civics learning game developed with iCivics that focuses on the structure and responsibilities of county government in Texas. Players take on the role of a county official, responding to resident requests, coordinating across departments, and managing budgets and taxes to keep county operations running effectively.

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Platform:
mobile
web
Subject:
civics
Genre:
strategy
Art:
2d
Release:
2020
Age:
adolescents

Nationally-recognized game-based learning platform & games for teaching civics

Counties Work: Texas is a civics learning game developed with iCivics that focuses on the structure and responsibilities of county government in Texas. Players take on the role of a county official, responding to resident requests, coordinating across departments, and managing budgets and taxes. This simulation requires players to navigate the specific administrative and fiscal challenges unique to Texas county governance while maintaining essential public services.

Learning focus

Texas Local Governance, County Departmental Structure, Fiscal Responsibility, Public Policy

GAME FEATURES

Respond to resident requests

Review and address issues submitted by community members.

Coordinate county departments

Identify which Texas county departments can resolve specific problems.

Manage budgets and taxes

Adjust spending and tax levels to maintain a balanced annual budget.

Address community crises

Make decisions when unexpected events affect county services.

Core Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify the functions of county government in Texas
  • Analyze how county departments address public needs
  • Evaluate budget and tax decisions at the local level
  • Apply decision making skills to county governance scenarios
Why This Project Matters

Understanding local government structures is essential for civic literacy. Counties Work: Texas helps learners see how county officials in Texas balance citizen needs, departmental responsibilities, and financial constraints through practical governance decisions.

Awards & Recognition

"Filament's attention to mission and commitment to creating top-shelf learning experiences has resulted in an extremely productiv e partnership. They understand the complexity of serving educators while meeting our organizational goals."

Carrie Ray-Hill
Director of Digital Learning, iCivics

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