The housing shortage in Texas is an issue of growing concern, impacting residents in municipalities across the state. Texas, despite leading the nation in home construction, faces a significant shortfall in available housing. This shortage is not merely a statistic;...
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Counsel for Texas Municipalities
The types of Texas municipalities, explained
Navigating the landscape of local government in Texas can be complex, especially with its distinct types of municipalities. With 1,225 municipalities across the state, it's crucial to understand how these entities function. For residents, business owners and...
The anatomy of a municipal budget
Creating a municipal budget is essential for any Texas city, town or county. This process involves planning how resources will be allocated to various public services, and it impacts every resident. The municipal budget ensures the appropriate distribution of funds to...
Exploring the remedies for employment discrimination claims
Employment discrimination claims are complex and challenging for employers. There are multiple remedies available to resolve these claims, and each case requires its own unique solution. It is in the best interests of municipalities and other public employers to learn...
The battle for municipal broadband in Texas
In Texas, municipalities face significant hurdles when it comes to developing their own broadband internet services. The state currently imposes restrictions that prevent local governments from offering broadband. While Texas holds onto these regulations, other states...
Texas takes a stand: the clash over municipal cannabis policies
As the national conversation around marijuana legalization continues to evolve, the state of Texas finds itself in a legal showdown with five of its own cities. The attorney general has filed lawsuits against these cities over their adoption of what he deems unlawful...
What issues will municipalities face in 2024?
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...
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...
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...
What is the role of a municipal prosecutor?
Everyone has heard of prosecutors. They are the attorneys who work for the state to take criminals off the streets. While most people have an idea of what prosecutors who work for the district attorney’s office do, fewer people probably know about the duties of...