As the new year approaches, all sectors are looking to the future and wondering what 2024 will bring. This is true for municipalities. Local leaders are already taking into account the challenges that could arise in the new year – and what it could mean for Texas...
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Year: 2023
City and state leaders work together to rebuild relations
Since the passage of HB 2127, a great deal of conflict has arisen between some Texas municipalities and state entities. Several mayors and other elected officials expressed strong disagreement with the power of the new law to limit the rights of local governments from...
Cyberattacks: A new threat to municipalities
Today’s digital world has presented challenges that leaders 20 years ago couldn’t have anticipated. One of these is the threat of cyberattacks. Municipalities, which often have lower budgets for cybersecurity and less-advanced technology than state entities, have...
Proposed rule would protect civil service workers
The United States has more than 2.2 million workers in the civil service sector. Every day, these workers keep the nation functioning on the local, state and federal levels. Public employers have an obligation to treat these workers fairly and not to politicize their...
What to know about Texas civil service commissions
Civil service is a critical, yet invisible, part of everyday life. Millions of people living in Texas go about their lives do not stop to think about the civil workers who help keep their cities functioning. Today, we will look at the role of one of the most important...
How can employers avoid discrimination claims?
The American workforce is rapidly changing, and employers have had to follow suit. One of the most important concerns for current employers is preventing claims of workplace discrimination. There are several measures that employers in all industries can use to reduce...
Texas municipalities suffer financially due to natural disasters
Any Texan can tell you that the state has seen its fair share of wildfires, heat waves, droughts and severe storms. Municipalities in particular suffer greatly. In fact, the towns and counties of Texas are some of the most severely affected in the United States by...
Municipalities Gain A Brief Pause On Death Star Law
Municipalities across Texas are able to take a collective breath as the state legislature's "Death Star" bill has been placed on hold as it faces legal challenges. The dispute is not on appeal as it makes its way through the Texas judiciary and give municipalities a...
Should local government agencies and those who work there use social media?
Social media plays an important part in our daily lives. Whether looking to see what friends are up to or reaching out for support, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and similar platforms provide a valuable tool for connection. We rely on social media in much the same way...
The best college majors for civil service careers
With the 2023 college year in full swing for most students across Texas, many young people will be considering which careers are right for them. One of the most important yet under-served career paths is civil service. Civil service, or the civilian workers employed...