Regular readers of our Texas Municipal Law Blog know that we recently wrote about Gov. Abbott’s Disaster Declaration issued in March for all Texas counties in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor has twice issued 30-day extensions of the declaration. If...
In a democracy, citizens need to be informed about what actions their public officials take. This concept applies not only at the national and state level, but in local governments, school boards and even other entities. Several are required to abide by Texas’ Public...
Municipalities survive on development and redevelopment. To attract developers, cities may need to utilize Tax Increment Financing (TIF). TIF is a financial incentive for private businesses to participate in projects designed to help the community. Local governments...
The people of Texas believe in government transparency. The state’s Open Meetings Act is designed to give the public an unobstructed view of how their government works. In an era of social distancing, transparency has its challenges. Fortunately, the Open Meetings Act...
