Daily Archives: March 17, 2020
Texas Open Meetings Act – Videoconferencing/Teleconferencing
Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic emergency, the state of Texas has relaxed requirements for local governments under the Texas Open Meetings Act. The Texas Municipal League has created a guide for local governments when opting to use videoconferencing or teleconferencing to hold public meetings. “Even as the State of Texas takes… Read More »
State of Emergency: How Cities Play a Role in Responding to COVID-19 and Other Disasters
In recent weeks, the COVID-19 virus has been at the forefront of the news and the minds of most people. The federal government and many state governments have taken steps to set regulations in an effort to help contain or slow the spread of the deadly virus. The federal government has implemented travel restrictions… Read More »