The Texas Comptroller has been in the news recently for announcing additional financial companies for the state to divest from as well as for ruling that Harris County reduced its law enforcement budget unlawfully. In light of the media spotlight on these high-profile...
Month: March 2023
Emerging trends and issues in Texas municipal law: A look to the future
As Texas grows and changes, so do the legal issues facing its cities and municipalities. From evolving technology to changing demographics, many emerging trends and issues will significantly impact Texas municipal law in the years to come. Here's what you should know...
Texas lawmakers seek to limit municipal ordinances
Ordinances allow cities to create and enforce rules that fit the best interests of their local residents. Although ordinances must fit within the bounds of to state regulations, they give municipalities much-needed autonomy so that it is not necessary to appeal to...
Gender-based weekend workloads
At one point in the history of the Dallas County Sherriff's Department, schedules for detention officers were determined by seniority. That changed in April 2019 when the county mandated that only women must work at least one day each weekend. Despite a male...