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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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Show Up

• Judith El Masri
• November 12, 2024

This blog serves as a friendly reminder that you are the government.  The Texas City Attorneys Association and the Texas Municipal League, both Texas organizations […]

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TikTok, TikTok, . . . Time is Running Out

• Heather N. Cook
• October 22, 2024

Do you remember back in 2023 when the Texas Legislature banned the use of certain social media applications on government devices?  Senate Bill 1893 added […]

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No English, No Job?

• Scott Francis
• July 31, 2024

These days it is not uncommon to see job postings containing statements such as, “Dual-language role,” “Spanish-speaker preferred,” or “Ability to read and speak Mandarin […]

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Fly Your Flag

• Randlelaw
• July 17, 2024

With Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day all in close proximity on the calendar, summer is one of the most patriotic times of the […]

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Chopped and Screwed: Mass Gatherings and Concerts in Texas

• Heather N. Cook
• July 2, 2024

It’s summertime and events are popping up left and right! On June 19th the nation celebrated a holiday that started right here in Texas, Juneteenth. […]

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Staying On Par

• Scott Francis
• June 24, 2024

If it seems like you’ve been seeing more and more golf carts cruising around neighborhood streets, city parks, and other unexpected places (i.e., anywhere other […]

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