The Texas Constitution prohibits the Legislature from passing any local or special law regulating the affairs of counties, cities, towns, wards, or school districts. Necessity being the mother of invention, when the Legislature desires to regulate, in effect, a specific county, city, town, ward, or […]
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In a previous blog post, this firm addressed some instances of first amendment issues implicated by state laws. Particularly of note, was a state statute which prevented Cities from contracting with companies who take a particular political stance. As a brief recap, in 2017, the […]
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With the growing number of social media platforms and their rapidly increasing potential to attract audiences and disseminate information, local government leaders, management, and staff seeking to engage the community often wonder what can be done about potential internet trolls and keyboard warriors. The chimeric […]
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To understand what a Mayor Tempore (usually abbreviated as Mayor Pro Tem) is you need to understand the duties of the Mayor. These duties are dependent on the type of city the Mayor has been elected in. The different types of cities in Texas are […]
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Many municipalities in Texas provide utilities to their citizens in one form or another, but what does a city do when a customer refuses to pay a long overdue bill? The answer is simple, place a lien on the property for the amount owed. However, […]
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Independence Day weekend seems like a fitting time to write about a new freedom to be enjoyed by Texans—constitutional carry. The Firearm Carry Act of 2021 becomes effective on September 1, 2021, authorizing most individuals over the age of 21 to carry a handgun without […]
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In recent years, many cities across the country have seen a surge in homeless populations. It is not uncommon to see a tent-city within a city, as many displaced individuals have taken to camping in public places. In large cities across the U.S., small encampments […]
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Earlier this month, Governor Greg Abbott revealed a new plan to revitalize the campaign promise of former President Donald Trump to build a wall at the Texas-Mexico border. The U.S. Border Patrol and Office of Field Operations has seen a dramatic increase in border encounters […]
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It’s hurricane season here on the Gulf Coast of Texas, and it is unlikely any of us missed NOAA’s prediction of an active hurricane season. Hurricanes, heavy rain events and flooding are part of living in this part of the U.S. and flooding is a […]
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