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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...
The recent spike in violent crime has been a topic of concern for cities across the United States. Texas is no exception. A recent study analyzed crime statistics from towns and cities throughout the U.S. to identify the safest – and most dangerous – cities for...
In 2021, Gov. Greg Abbott signed Texas Senate Bill 19 into effect, forbidding Texas from approving any public securities purchased from or issued by any banks that discriminate against the firearm industry. The office of Attorney General Ken Paxton even released a...
The actions of city councils affect the lives of thousands – sometimes millions – of people. The Texas Open Meetings Act ensures that members of the public have access to municipal meetings. This provides transparency that is critical for local democracies. However,...
Serving in an elected office is an honor that few people get to experience. Elected office comes with a great deal of responsibility in governance. It requires staying abreast of new legal developments, honoring Texas laws and advocating for their constituents’ best...
As the new year approaches, it is time to prepare for a new batch of interns. Your interns may have various goals and expectations, and it is up to you to help them have a positive learning experience. While interns may perform tasks in a municipal or government...
Last month, the Dallas City Council passed a ban on pedestrians loitering on medians. The city stated that it saw the measure as a public safety necessity to protect drivers and pedestrians. Civil rights groups, however, immediately criticized the measure. Now, the...
Public schools have an obligation to uphold the best interests of their students. However, this broad mandate is open to interpretation from every teacher, principal, board member, administrator, student and parent. As many public school employees are finding out,...