Home / Blog Our Blogs The Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act Megan J. Mikutis June 23, 2023 0 Comments The Texas Economic Development Act, or Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code was created by the Texas Legislature in 2001 to attract large-scale businesses […] Read More Special Sessions Debra Mergel June 12, 2023 0 Comments In the 88th Regular Legislative Session, 8,046 bills were introduced and 1,246 were passed. In addition to the regular session, the Texas Constitution grants the […] Read More How an Unincorporated Community Can Become a City in Texas Scott Francis June 5, 2023 0 Comments Texas has more than 1,200 incorporated cities – or municipalities. Such municipalities range in size from Houston (with more than 2.3 million residents) to over 400 towns […] Read More ETJ: Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Judith El Masri May 30, 2023 0 Comments All cities have city limit lines; you have seen road signs when you leave one city and enter another on the highway. The notion of […] Read More The Texas Death Star Bill Brandon Morris May 23, 2023 0 Comments Texas HB 2127: depending on whom you ask, it’s known as either the Regulatory Consistency Act, or the Texas Death Star Bill. Proponents would argue […] Read More When the Law Disagrees With Itself Megan J. Mikutis May 15, 2023 0 Comments With the 88th Legislative Session quickly coming to a close later this month, all eyes are on those proposed bills that would alter the municipal […] Read More How To Serve Well On City Council Debra Mergel May 9, 2023 0 Comments You decided to throw your hat into the ring. You campaigned tirelessly with posters, telephone calls and door-to-door visits. You’ve been elected to serve on […] Read More The TABC and Texas Cities Scott Francis May 1, 2023 0 Comments The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code (TABC) sets forth the legal framework for alcohol regulation in the state, including licensing, enforcement, and taxation. Texas Alcoholic Beverage […] Read More Fraudulent Filings Judith El Masri April 24, 2023 0 Comments Following the Randle Law Office blog last week on ministerial acts, county clerks, district court clerks, and municipal court clerks normally must accept all court […] Read More « 1 2 3 4 … 36 »