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Monthly Archives: June 2017

I can’t fly my drone anywhere in Texas?

By Judith El Masri |

Flying drones seems like a harmless hobby, but the State of Texas is concerned about the privacy of Texas citizens. Many drones enable you to attach your smartphone to the drone to take video and pictures, or have built-in cameras. Texas drone laws are generally stricter than elsewhere in the country. While many states… Read More »

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So You Want To Help The Old Lady?

By J. Grady Randle |

Issues in municipal government seem to come in waves. Recently the wave issues have been, at the crest, wanting to help citizens using public tax dollars and, in the trough, accepting gifts on the city’s behalf from grateful citizens. What is a public official to do to not violate the law or ethics? The… Read More »

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When A River Changes the Course of Real Property

By Byron L. Brown |

Mark Twain famously quipped “buy land, they’re not making it anymore.” However, whether due to lava flows or receding glaciers, the fact is that Mother Nature is making more land available all the time. Sure, lava flows and glaciers are somewhat uncommon, especially in Texas, but geography anywhere can change by weathering, erosion, or… Read More »

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No Solicitors? How Texas Allows Cities to Regulate Door-to-Door Visitors

By Drew Shirley |

When it comes to doorbell ringers, a parade of possibilities emerges: fundraisers, salesmen and religious organizations. Businesses seeking to sell home services, such as security or repairs, are typically among the peddlers. Can a city in Texas outright ban door-to-door solicitors? The Texas Local Government Code generally gives municipalities the power to act in a way that… Read More »

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Property Tax Payer Empowerment Act of 2017: The World is Watching Austin

By Judith El Masri |

If you own real property (real estate) in Texas, you pay taxes to the tax assessor known here as “ad valorem taxes.” Property taxes are always a hot topic and source of complaint or debate, depending on how you interpret the shouting that surrounds the issue. The Texas House recently passed legislation in an… Read More »

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