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One Man’s Trash, Another Man’s Treasure: Abandoned Vehicles

Scott Francis
February 19, 2024

Whether you’re in a major metropolitan area, or a small rural community, one thing all Texas cities have in common is the existence of unwelcome […]

Local Government Basics: what is a City Council Meeting Agenda and why is it in a Packet?

Judith El Masri
February 12, 2024

Local government directly affects our everyday lives. City ordinances, which are adopted in city council meetings, are the local laws that directly impact the residents […]

Shifts in Election Requirements

Brandon Morris
February 5, 2024

Local elections in Texas are a crucial aspect of the democratic framework, allowing residents to elect officials who directly impact their day-to-day lives. These elections […]

How can I drive in Texas with a foreign driver’s license?

Randlelaw
January 29, 2024

In Texas, as in many other U.S. states, you can drive with a valid foreign driver's license for a certain period of time after you […]

County Appraisal District Chaos?

Heather N. Cook
January 22, 2024

If you are a property owner in Texas, you were probably thrilled last November to vote in the constitutional amendment election to reduce your property […]

New Laws Texas Cities Must Keep in Mind When Making New Year’s Resolutions

Scott Francis
January 8, 2024

The 88th Texas Legislature Session ushered in hundreds of new laws that directly affect the way Texas municipalities conduct business. Through the latter half of […]

Legalization of Bingo in Texas

Brandon Morris
January 2, 2024

Bingo is a straightforward game that virtually everyone has played at some point in their lives. In Texas however, the road to allow this simple […]

Holiday Gifts vs. Holiday Bonuses

Randlelaw
December 11, 2023

The question is often-asked this time of year: May a city give holiday gifts to its employees, such as a turkey, ham or gift basket? […]

The End of the “Dead Suspect Loophole” and Other TPIA Changes

Heather N. Cook
December 5, 2023

During the last legislative session, changes were made to Chapter 552 of the Texas Local Government Code which altered important government transparency provisions related to […]

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