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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...
The Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) is a cornerstone of governance in the Lone Star State. It ensures that the workings of public entities are transparent and accessible to citizens. At its core, TOMA mandates that any meetings involving governmental bodies should...
In the heart of the Lone Star State, a tech revolution is quietly unfolding as Texas cities cultivate a reputation for being among the best locations for the technology sector. This burgeoning reputation isn't just a stroke of luck. It's the result of strategic...
School board meetings are a fundamental piece of public education. In them, board members make crucial decisions that can affect children’s futures. As a citizen, you may have attended or at least heard of the public sessions where parents, teachers and community...
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...
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...
Disputes between civil rights activists and Texas authorities show no signs of letting up in the new year. Last year saw numerous protests and lawsuits from civil rights groups and individual activists against the actions of school districts, state agencies 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...