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You hear it all the time; that a school board is trying to pass a referendum. You see it on your voting slip. People might ask you, are you for the referendum or against it? Some of us are profoundly involved in the referendum process. To us, it can be a real...
Are you looking for a way to get people engaged with their local government? One of the best things you can do is organize on social media. Sites like Facebook, YouTube and others have become rallying points for civic-minded people and places to create more...
There are many reasons that might prompt someone to move to or from a city. Before the advent of the pandemic the three top reasons for a move according to Livability.com were for family reasons and: To get a new home or a better home To have their own home or...
Everyone wants to talk about municipal law. Well, that may not actually be the case. The truth is that not many people truly understand the full scope of municipal law. What is compelling is that it can, and often does, influence and affect our day-to-day lives....
Law firms are typically based on tradition. They are not usually on the cutting edge of technology. In fact, for most people the image of a successful attorney is one sitting behind a broad, sturdy, century-old desk, with a wall of law books as the backdrop. But the...
Many cities across the nation have commissions of passionate and subject-matter educated residents who participate in their city's Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC). Cities across Texas have these bodies. The aim is to protect and promote the architecture and...
The performance of public officials comes under routine scrutiny in Texas. When assessing the work of an official, ethics laws become the central measuring stick. Everyone who receives a public-service role has a responsibility to the public they serve. Ethics is...
Picture this. You're at a cocktail party. You are pushing the filberts around your glass with your straw. Someone strikes up a conversation with you. You, as is requisite, ask them what they do. "Oh, I'm a city planner," they say. What comes to mind? More than just...
As we enter the holiday season, and days grow dark, we turn our attention to things that bring light. You may find trivia appealing. As a municipal law firm, we are also interested in all things government. For your reading pleasure, we submit some mayoral trivia. Who...
When it comes to municipalities, not everyone understands the difference between a town or area being incorporated or unincorporated. So, what's the difference? The three types of general law municipalities Towns (larger than villages and smaller than cities) are...