Monthly Archives: February 2021
Updating Those Outdated Deed Restrictions
As my previous blog pointed out, deed restrictions in the Houston region can be a form of constant frustration. Whether you are a property owners association, a municipality, an investor, or a homeowner, you have undoubtedly experienced the frustration of outdated deed restrictions. So, what do you do if faced with deed restrictions that… Read More »
The Law of Finding Treasure in Texas
Congratulations to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Super Bowl LV champions. Between the Buccaneers and their opponents, the Kansas City Chiefs, I would have thought that only the latter had a controversial team name, but according to the Washington Post, “there is danger in romanticizing ruthless cutthroats.” Nevertheless, the Bucs victory coincided for me, personally,… Read More »
Quorum Quandaries: When Is a Council Member Not a Member?
In previous blog posts, we’ve discussed the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act, and various issues related to properly held open meetings and quorum requirements. Though there’s substantial case law and legislative history on these issues, recently a unique question arose in this context. Where a meeting is properly noticed and convened, and… Read More »