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“I’m Good Enough, I’m Smart Enough, and Doggone It,” I Have a Special Right to Access Public Information

• Heather N. Cook
• January 30, 2026

Stuart Smalley made us laugh in the 80’s on Saturday Night Live with his silly affirmation skits.  He ended every affirmation with, “I’m good enough, […]

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Municipal Authority vs. State Directive: Analyzing Texas Roadway Marking Requirements

• Scott Francis
• October 30, 2025

In early October 2025, Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to enforce the removal of non-standard roadway markings that convey "social, […]

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Beware of the Change Order!

• Heather N. Cook
• October 17, 2025

It is spooky season, and we are here to inform you about another recent legislative change effective September 1, 2025, that might just come back […]

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Good Boy! Modifying Employee Policies for Service Animals Under the ADA

• Scott Francis
• September 15, 2025

In recent years, Texas cities have seen a rise in requests from employees to bring service animals to work. Texas municipalities face unique legal considerations […]

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Liberty and Custard for All: The Food Truck Freedom Bill Means Less Local Regulation on the Menu

• Alexandra Tolbert
• September 2, 2025

House Bill 2844 (“HB2844”), nicknamed the “Food Truck Freedom Bill” (see HB2844 author Republican House Representative Brooks Landgraf’s Instagram post celebrating HB2844’s imminent successful passage […]

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Elections 101: How to Resolve a Tie Vote, Part Deux

• Heather N. Cook
• August 21, 2025

Earlier this year, we explored how to resolve a tie vote in an election requiring a plurality vote under Texas Election Code Section 2.002.  A […]

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Texas Legislature Provides Some Clarification on Municipal Authority over Short-Term Rentals

• Scott Francis
• August 15, 2025

The rapid growth of short-term rental (STR) platforms has created regulatory challenges for Texas municipalities seeking to balance property rights with community interests. While recent […]

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Keeping Local Systems in Line: Has the Death Star Reached Its Ultimate Power?

• Alexandra Tolbert
• August 4, 2025

On Friday, July 18, 2025, the litigation challenging what has been colloquially dubbed the “Death Star Bill” (AKA the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act; herein “TRCA”) […]

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Behind Closed Doors: Understanding the Rules of Executive Session Disclosure

• Brandon Morris
• July 28, 2025

We’ve written about the Texas Open Meeting Act many times before, but from a legal standpoint, what happens if someone reveals what happened in Executive […]

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