Municipalities provide support to their communities when they need it most. And in times like these, when people are ill or struggling financially, local governments must act fast. However, community tax dollars aren't always enough to foot the bill. Fortunately,...
Month: April 2020
Texas officials debate over absentee voting provisions
COVID-19 is causing issues for Texas voters. As many fear getting sick from lining up at the ballot box, state Democrats and other civic groups want to ease absentee voting restrictions. As a result of a recent lawsuit, Judge Tim Sulak said he would issue a temporary...
Understanding market value compensation and eminent domain
Citizens rely on sound and efficient public utilities. And in sprawling metros like San Antonio, local governments should focus on utility expansion to keep up with the surging population. But sometimes, these developments require seizing private land from others....
Violating notice requirements can have consequences
Texas takes transparency seriously. The state’s Open Meetings Act, the roots of which date back more than a half-century, is meant to provide members of the public a window into the actions of their government. Among the key aspects of this act are notice...