Monthly Archives: December 2017
Texas Legislature Enacts Sexual Harassment Policies: Time for Change
This year, prior to the very recent barrage of local and national media coverage regarding reports of sexual assault and harassment, Texas lawmakers created policies empowering sexual assault victims and witnesses of such behavior at institutions of higher learning. During the 85th legislative session several laws were passed with the intent and design to… Read More »
The Law of Gifts: No Strings Attached (For the Most Part)
‘Tis the season of giving, and hopefully by now all the things you intend to give have been got. I know of some folks who not only have all of their shopping done, but also have everything wrapped already. Likewise, I know of some folks who still have some shopping or wrapping to do—or… Read More »
Setting Up a Municipal Zoning Review Board in Texas
In the state of Texas, municipal zoning authority is governed by Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code. Section 211.003 specifically authorizes cities to regulate “the location and use of buildings, other structures, and land for business, industrial, residential, or other purposes.” Section 211.008 authorizes, but does not require, cities to appoint a… Read More »
Why Are States Fighting with Their Cities?
This past week, I just finished fighting off a surprise attack in the form of a lawsuit that included an emergency hearing on an application for a temporary restraining order, possible appeal to the court of appeals with an emergency motion to stay the TRO if it was granted. It wasn’t granted. I thought… Read More »