Monthly Archives: May 2019
No More Tiers: Annexation Becomes More Challenging for All Texas Cities
Annexations have been a hot-button issue in Texas in recent years. Texas annexation laws, which underwent major changes a couple of years ago, were again addressed by the Texas legislature in the most recent legislative session. In 2017, Senate Bill 6, also known as The Texas Annexation Right to Vote Act, was aimed at… Read More »
Summertime in Texas: The Law of the Mosquitoes
Ah, summer. And you know what that means: mosquitoes. Okay, so summer doesn’t officially start until the summer solstice on June 21, but the mosquitoes don’t know that, nor do they care. Many otherwise pleasant outdoor evenings have been ruined by these tiny pests. They’re so troublesome, in fact, that they’ve raised the ire… Read More »
Texas Real Estate Investors Should Consider A “Series LLC” For Asset and Liability Protection
The simplicity and flexibility of the limited liability company (“LLC”) has made it the business entity of choice for Texas real estate investors, but many experienced real estate pros still are not aware of the benefits of the “series LLC,” a relatively new and more advanced and efficient entity for real property investments. The… Read More »
Video Activism: If You Ignore Them, They Will Leave
What is “video activism” and how do we respond when confronted with a “video activist”? That is a question that a lot of government employees are starting to ask. This question is becoming more frequent due to the sharp increase in video activists showing up at government buildings across the greater Houston region. These… Read More »