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Texas SB 1173 Doubles Competitive Bidding Threshold

Brandon Morris
July 7, 2025

Earlier this year, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 1173, raising the competitive bidding threshold for local governments from $50,000 to $100,000 effective September 1, […]

ALERT: New Open Meetings Act Notice Deadline

Heather N. Cook
June 23, 2025

Once upon a time, municipalities and other entities subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act (the “Act”) were required to post notice of their meetings […]

AI Confidential (PART 2): Navigating Potential Issues When Using Artificial Intelligence Tools in Closed Meetings

Scott Francis
June 12, 2025

In Part 1 of this article, we explored the possibilities, advantages, and legal challenges Texas cities face when using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to aid […]

Sparklers and Statutes: Your Legal Guide to Holiday Fireworks

J. Grady Randle
June 2, 2025

Today, June 2nd, marks the final day of the Texas Legislature’s session, meaning Texas is safe for another two years. This day also marks 72 […]

Beyond Borders: The Law Behind Mutual Aid Agreements

Brandon Morris
May 27, 2025

Many Texans pride themselves on being good neighbors and lending others a helping hand. In the Lone Star State, this trait exists not only in […]

Oh, Zone: Proposed Senate Bill Shrouds Cities’ Zoning Laws and Procedures in a Haze of Uncertainty

Alexandra Tolbert
May 22, 2025

Senate Bill 2215, sponsored by Senator Campell out of the 25th District, and currently in the House Committee of Land and Resource Management, would, if […]

Elections 101: How to Resolve a Tie Vote

Heather N. Cook
May 16, 2025

Many municipalities have completed their May elections, and some are in the middle of runoffs. Although it is uncommon, tie votes can happen, and they […]

AI Confidential: Navigating Potential Issues When Using Artificial Intelligence Tools in Open Meetings

Scott Francis
May 7, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have permeated business operations throughout both the private and public sector. Texas municipalities are no exception. According to a 2022 report […]

Procuring Professional Services for Multi-Component Municipal Projects

Scott Francis
November 25, 2024

When taking on large-scale public improvement projects, Texas cities face a litany of complicated legal and practical challenges long before the first stake is ever […]

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