Monthly Archives: February 2019
Texas, Environmental Sanctuaries and Certified Local Government Grants
The topic of sanctuary cities or the use of that terminology has been discussed quite a bit in recent years. Sanctuaries, protected areas, nature reserves, are not limited to animals, plants and land. Historically, environmental protections are not topics at the top of the list of priority action items for Texas cities; but perhaps… Read More »
What’s in a Signature? Sign in the Dotted Line
Autograph, signature, imprimatur, John Hancock—they all mean essentially the same thing. We sign so many things as we go about our daily lives that it hardly seems like our signature even matters. Can you even remember the last thing that you signed? Was it a check? A credit card receipt? Maybe a Valentines Day… Read More »
It’s Not Just a Game: the Super Bowl is a Play for Economic Development
The New England Patriots are Super Bowl champs yet again after defeating the Los Angeles Rams. What some casual fans might not realize is that prior to the Super Bowl, New Orleans Saints fans threw one last Hail Mary pass aimed at replaying a portion of the NFC title game against the LA Rams…. Read More »
What the Frack? Texas Cities May Be Unaware Their Oil and Gas Ordinances Are Invalid
In 2015, the Texas Legislature passed legislation that drastically limited the ability of cities to make and enforce oil and gas regulations within their jurisdictions. The so-called “Denton Fracking Bill” arose after the City of Denton became the first town in Texas to ban hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” within its jurisdiction. Fracking is a… Read More »