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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...
Municipalities are the backbone of local governance, providing essential services that directly impact the quality of life for residents. At the heart of municipal operations is a pivotal figure: the city manager. This role, often shrouded in the intricacies of local...
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...
Negotiations between city officials and firefighter unions serve to balance two important goals: develop a contract that fairly compensates those who keep our city safe while also ensuring that the final agreement does not deplete the city’s funds. Ideally, a fair and...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has already had a significant impact on many industries. From health care to manufacturing to film, more and more private companies are implementing AI as a means to improve productivity, make smarter decisions and increase accuracy. It...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The recent heat wave over Texas has increased the frequency and severity of major wildfires across the state. On August 14, Gov. Abbott declared a statewide disaster over the rapidly spreading fires. About 75% of all counties in Texas are included in the disaster...
