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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....
The past eight years have been controversial ones for former Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. This week, a court ruled that his impending trial for fraud can proceed to Harris County. This decision concludes the end of considerable effort on Paxton’s part to keep...
As of September of this year, all Texans will have protection under the law from suffering racial discrimination based on their hairstyle. That is when the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act – or CROWN Act – takes effect. Gov. Abbot signed the...
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...
It seems that civility in public discourse is getting rarer and rarer. The news is filled with stories of municipal meetings, school boards, housing associations and even more forums filled with shouting, anger and even physical violence. Maintaining civility is...
Elections in the past two to four years have become very contentious. Many Texans claim local and state elections suffer from corruption, mismanagement and fraud. Many others insist that the elections are valid reflections of voters’ wishes. It appears that elections...
The silent, unsung heroes who keep local, state and federal governments running are civil servants. Civil servants compose a substantial portion of the American workforce. However, this sector faces unprecedented challenges that will likely get worse in the upcoming...
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Texas led the nation in population growth between 2000 and 2022 by gaining more than 9 million residents. The state’s population now tops 30 million. It remains the second most populous state in the nation, rivaled only by...
The Texas Comptroller has been in the news recently for announcing additional financial companies for the state to divest from as well as for ruling that Harris County reduced its law enforcement budget unlawfully. In light of the media spotlight on these high-profile...
As Texas grows and changes, so do the legal issues facing its cities and municipalities. From evolving technology to changing demographics, many emerging trends and issues will significantly impact Texas municipal law in the years to come. Here's what you should know...