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Home Rule vs. General Law Cities in 2026: Does the Distinction Still Matter?

Spoiler: Yes. But, wait, there’s more…. For over a century, Texas municipal law has rested on a foundational divide that nearly all city officers and employees learn on day one: general law cities can only do what the Legislature tells them they may do, while home rule cities can do anything the Legislature hasn’t… Read More »