Our Blogs The Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act Megan J. Mikutis June 23, 2023 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 Randlelaw June 12, 2023 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 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 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 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 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 Randlelaw May 9, 2023 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 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 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 … 5 6 7 8 9 … 41 » Share This Page: