Monthly Archives: June 2019
It’s Flooding Down in Texas: Effects on Real Property When a River Shifts
In one way or another, every Texan is familiar with the phrase, “it’s flooding down in Texas.” Either from the chorus to a classic blues jam belted out all over the local radio stations by one of our native sons, the late and great Stevie Ray Vaughan, or from watching a local news broadcast… Read More »
Texas Voters to Decide on Constitutional Amendments for Police Dogs, State Parks and More
Our most recent blog written by our firm president detailed how Texans are waiting for Governor Abbott to sign bills on his desk that passed during the recent 86th Legislative Session. There is plenty of change hinging on the Governor’s signature, however, some legislation will require more than the Governor’s signature and will also… Read More »
Texas Legislature Tightens State Reins over Local Control
As Daenerys rode the dragon Drogon and sacked King’s Landing in Game of Thrones, I was reminded of the just closed 86th Texas legislative session and its effect on local control. “Local control” is the notion that the better form of government is the government closest to the people because it is more responsive… Read More »