Monthly Archives: December 2018
Texas Legislature to Begin 86th Legislative Session with 900 Bills Already on Deck
This blog is my last for 2018; 2019 is merely days away, and federal government is shut down. Not so for Texas, where the Legislature is gearing up for a busy session. In one of my previous blogs prior to election day, I wrote about Texas property taxes, the re-election of Governor Greg Abbott,… Read More »
Fulshear Growth Gets Notice from Katy
The Katy Times recently posted a news article regarding the City of Fulshear, which we are republishing here with permission: Katy Adapts to Fulshear Growth (Katy Times) Katy Times subscribers can read the article on its website as well: Katy Adapts to Fulshear Growth Fulshear Mayor Aaron Groff
Is Santa Claus Breaking Laws?
Santa Claus is coming to town. He’ll also be coming down your chimney, which may cause you to wonder, as I often have, whether Santa commits a crime by entering your home through the chimney. Let’s discuss. The Texas Penal Code defines the crime of burglary as when a person, “without the effective consent… Read More »
Citizens of Home Rule Cities in Texas Possess the Power to Push for Changes
Residents of home rule cities in Texas are afforded some ability, under certain circumstances, to force their city government to act on measures the government might not have undertaken on its own. This form of self-determination is not available in other Lone Star state locales and manifests itself in four particular democratic procedures applicable… Read More »