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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...
Ordinances allow cities to create and enforce rules that fit the best interests of their local residents. Although ordinances must fit within the bounds of to state regulations, they give municipalities much-needed autonomy so that it is not necessary to appeal to...
At one point in the history of the Dallas County Sheriff's Department, schedules for detention officers were determined by seniority. That changed in April 2019 when the county mandated that only women must work at least one day each weekend. Despite a male sergeant's...
Marijuana is a topic that few municipal leaders thought they would have to address as representatives. The legalization of cannabis is usually left to federal and state authorities. However, a recently proposed bill would grant this power to municipalities. Under...