Author Archives: Raphael A. Garza
Paw-licy Update on Unlawful Restraint of a Dog
Previously, I wrote about requiring the registration of pets within city limits; today I bring you another animal policy update about one of America’s favorite pets, dogs. While many people treat their pets like family, there are those that neglect their dogs to the point of animal cruelty. Too often, we see photos circulating… Read More »
Municipal Building Code Updates
Have you considered adopting or amending your city’s Building Codes lately? If not, now may be the time. In 2021, the legislature passed revisions to Local Government Code §214.212 and §214.216 which updated the requirements for adopting and amending the International Residential and Building Codes. Local Government Code §214.212 now adopts the 2012 International… Read More »
Let’s Talk about Animal Paw-licies!
Pet ownership has been on the rise lately, with up to 67% of households owning a pet, according to a national survey conducted by the American Veterinary Medical Association in 2018. In Texas, the statistics are slightly lower, with 58.2% owning a pet, the majority being dogs and cats. Though pet ownership may be… Read More »
City Growth through Economic Development
Every city wants to grow, but to grow, you must understand the wheel on which growth occurs. Growth means bringing in more businesses and more businesses attract more consumers, while also providing more jobs. More jobs and consumers mean more people, and more people means more development of homes. For a city, this means… Read More »