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From Houston to West Texas, municipal leaders are exploring how artificial intelligence can streamline local government. City halls across the state are deploying AI tools to accelerate building permitting, automate customer service channels, and manage large volumes...
Municipal elected officials across Texas owe a duty to their constituents. Appointed officials also owe a duty of care to local residents, even if they are not elected to their roles. They must make decisions about managing the local community that protect property...
Creating a municipal budget is a vital task for local governments. The budget shapes how resources are allocated to meet the needs of the community. The budget-making process requires careful planning, collaboration and adherence to legal frameworks. By learning about...
Texas is witnessing a remarkable surge in its urban populations, a trend that positions the state as a beacon of growth and opportunity. Four cities in particular stand out for their rapid expansion, with implications that resonate through the fabric of municipal law...
Texas cities come in several types, but two of the main ones are general law and home rule. Home rule cities in Texas have more authority and flexibility when it comes to local governance, while general law cities operate under stricter state regulations. If the...
The balance is not an easy one. On the one side timely compliance. On the other: legal hot water. When it comes to Texas transparency laws, particularly the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) and the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA), it is essential for municipal...
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...
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...
Texas heat in the summer is no joke. Many cities and towns throughout the state have regulations enforcing regular water breaks for workers. However, due to the upcoming law that aims to limit the rules created by municipalities, these breaks will no longer exist....
Radical change is set to come to cities across Texas in the near future as the Texas Legislature has approved a bill that will alter the power of local governments to regulate themselves. House Bill 2127 will create a legal regime whereby the state will be the...