Monthly Archives: April 2018
On the Eve of the First Hurricane Season Since Harvey, Is Houston Ready?
The 2018 hurricane season officially starts in a month. Houston residents, municipalities, and politicians don’t seem to have noticed. Eight months post-Hurricane Harvey and little, if any, progress has been achieved regarding long-term plans (or short-term plans) for the way Houston development should occur to avoid flooding of homes and businesses. The terms 100-year… Read More »
Make Your Vote Count in the May 5 Texas Election
Well, it’s election season again in Texas. Two uniform election dates occur each year in the Lone Star State: (1) the first Saturday in May, and (2) the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. That makes next Saturday, May 5, 2018, the big day for candidates running for public office all across… Read More »
How Are Gaming Rooms Regulated in Texas?
Gambling is generally prohibited in Texas but there are many exceptions to the general rule. Game rooms are generally authorized so long as they do not have illegal gambling devices. Specifically, so-called “eight-liner” machines are illegal gambling devices, unless the prizes awarded are non-cash items that are worth no more than 10 times the… Read More »
Tax Incentive Provisions for Local Governments in Texas Set to Sunset Next Year
Attracting new businesses is a major point of emphasis for many Texas cities. New business means a growing community and new job opportunities. In Texas, cities and counties currently have a powerful instrument at their disposal to entice new businesses to join their community, but that may not be the case going forward. Under… Read More »