TML Legislative Update
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August 26, 2010, Number 6
- FCC DENIES RECONSIDERATION OF CELL TOWER ORDER
- HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ISSUES MODEL BOARDING HOME RULES
- MANDATORY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING DEAD, FOR NOW
- THE LATEST ON THE MUNICIPAL ACCESS LINE SAGA
- NLC SEEKS TO EXCLUDE SPECIFIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX FROM MAIN STREET FAIRNESS ACT
- RED LIGHT CAMERA REPORTS DUE
- SUNSET COMMISSION RELEASES REPORT ON COMMISSION ON STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 6
July 12, 2010, Number 5
- ASSAULT ON MUNICIPAL ACCESS LINE REVENUE CONTINUES
- SUNSET COMMISSION MEMBER QUESTIONS MUNICIPAL PARTICIPATION IN ELECTRIC RATE CASES
- U.S. SUPREME COURT RULES THAT CITY MAY SEARCH EMPLOYEE TEXT MESSAGES UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES
- COMPTROLLER LEADERSHIP CIRCLE REWARDS CITY TRANSPARENCY
- ONLINE TRAVEL COMPANIES (OTCs) TAKE THEIR COURT CASES TO CONGRESS
- FEDERALIZED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING BILL PASSES IN THE U.S. HOUSE
- FEDERAL SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY ORDINANCE SUIT IS SETTLED
- MUNICIPAL COST INFLATION STILL RISING
- TCEQ ADOPTS REVISED WATER QUALITY STANDARDS
- FEDERAL APPEALS COURT CONFIRMS MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OVER GAS TRANSMISSION FACILITIES
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 5
May 14, 2010, Number 4
- SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE PONDERS TRUTH-IN-TAXATION AND APPRAISAL CAPS
- APPLICATION PERIOD FOR 2010 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANTS NOW OPEN
- ACCESS LINES AND ANNEXATION: AT&T RIGHT-OF-WAY OFFICE RELOCATES
- PROPANE ASSOCIATION ATTACKS CITY REGULATION
- CITY FUNDING OF CONTINUATION OF HEALTH BENEFITS IS EXTENDED AGAIN
- FEDERALIZED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING BILL IS IN COMMITTEE IN THE HOUSE; SENATE BILL REINTRODUCED
- FEDERAL HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL WILL AFFECT CITIES
- COMMITTEE LOOKS AT FACEBOOK AND TWITTER
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 4
April 6, 2010, Number 3
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE TML LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
- CITY FRANCHISE FEES IN THE CROSSHAIRS
- FCC APPOINTS TASK FORCE TO STUDY RIGHT-OF-WAY RENTAL FEES
- GRANT PROGRAM WOULD SAVE AND CREATE CITY JOBS
- CITY FUNDING OF CONTINUATION OF HEALTH BENEFITS IS EXTENDED AGAIN
- ATTORNEY GENERAL REJECTS REQUEST CHALLENGING STATE AGENCY AUTHORITY OVER CITIES
- MUNICIPAL COST INFLATION STILL RISING
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 3
February 25, 2010, Number 2
- FCC PREEMPTION OF LOCAL RIGHT-OF-WAY RENTAL FEES?
- TCEQ LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
- DON’T FORGET: CURFEW ORDINANCES NEED REVIEW
- LEAGUE COMPLETES UPDATE OF TEXAS HOME RULE CHARTER BOOK
- NOT MUCH ACTIVITY IN STATE CABLE FRANCHISE LAWSUIT
- MUNICIPAL COST INFLATION RISES
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 2
January 21, 2010, Number 1
- SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEES WILL STUDY CITY-RELATED TOPICS
- THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT AND CAMPAIGN SEASON: INCUMBENTS BEWARE!
- CITY FUNDING OF CONTINUATION OF HEALTH BENEFITS IS EXTENDED
- MUNICIPAL COST INFLATION RISES SLIGHTLY
- TCEQ TO REVIEW SURFACE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS
- ATTORNEY GENERAL DECISION GIVES CITIES MORE FLEXIBILITY UNDER THE PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT
- NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES (NLC) FILES PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION IN FCC CELL TOWER SITING PROCEEDING
- MAY 2010 ELECTION LAW CALENDAR
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 1
December 10, 2009, Number 26
- TEXAS NEWSPAPERS LASH OUT AT CITY OFFICIALS
- WILL THE P.U.C. SEEK LIMITS ON MUNICIPAL ACCESS LINE FEES?
- MUNICIPAL COST INFLATION REMAINS STEADY
- ENFORCEMENT OF FTC IDENTITY THEFT RULES IS DELAYED AGAIN
- INTERIM STUDY CHARGES
- FCC ISSUES CELL TOWER ORDER
- GRANT MONEY AVAILABLE FOR FIRE DEPARTMENTS
- TRANSPORTATION REINVESTMENT ZONES SURVEY
- TRANSPARENCY LEADERSHIP CIRCLE PROGRAM LAUNCHED
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 26
November 6, 2009, Number 25
- COURT UPHOLDS SALES TAX “LOOK-BACK”
- TML PRESENTS AWARDS TO FOUR LAWMAKERS
- MUNICIPAL COST INFLATION RISES SLIGHTLY FOR THE MONTH
- JURY FINDS FOR CITIES AGAINST ONLINE HOTEL BOOKERS
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 25
September 30, 2009, Number 24
- FIFTH CIRCUIT DISMISSES TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT CHALLENGE
- PERRY MAKING USE OF STIMULUS BOOST
- ATTORNEY GENERAL ISSUES FAVORABLE ANNEXATION OPINION
- TEXAS CITIES RECLAIM ABANDONED PROPERTY
- MUNICIPAL COST INFLATION CONTINUES TO DECLINE
- E-VERIFY REQUIRED FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 8
- DON’T FORGET: CURFEW ORDINANCES NEED REVIEW
- NEW LAW CHANGES EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RE-ENTRY AND EVACUATION AUTHORITY
- RECOVERY FUND RECIPIENTS ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER
- FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE UPDATES
- ETHICS OPINION COULD AFFECT ELECTED CITY OFFICIALS
- PROPOSED AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) RULES ISSUED BY EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
- EPA TO HOLD BROWNFIELDS CONFERENCE IN NEW ORLEANS
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 24
August 14, 2009, Number 23
- STATE’S BUDGET RELIES ON DIVERSION
- UPDATE ON CELL PHONES IN SCHOOL ZONES
- NEW LAW CHANGES CITY GRAFFITI REMOVAL ORDINANCES
- WITH NEW WATER FEE INCREASES, THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DISCOVERS A NEW WAY TO CALCULATE FISCAL IMPACTS…SIMPLY IGNORE THEM
- ENTIRE FIFTH CIRCUIT TO REVIEW THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT
- TEXAS SUPREME COURT ISSUES FAVORABLE UTILITY RELOCATION OPINION
- TxDOT THREATENS TO GARNISH CITY SALES TAXES
- GOVERNOR PERRY SUPPORTS LOCAL CONTROL OF “LAND USE AND PLANNING”
- NOVEMBER BALLOT WILL INCLUDE CITY-RELATED PROPOSITIONS
- MUNICIPAL COST INDEX SHOWS TWELVE-MONTH DECLINE
- UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF FIREFIGHTERS IN CIVIL SERVICE EXAM DISCRIMINATION CASE
- SALES TAX SOURCING LETTER FROM COMPTROLLER
- U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ISSUE GUIDELINES FOR FLU SEASON PLANNING
- IMPLEMENTATION OF FTC IDENTITY THEFT RULES IS DELAYED
- FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE IMPLEMENTATION
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 23
July 6, 2009, Number 22 (Addendum)
- LAWMAKERS WRAP UP SPECIAL SESSION IN TWO DAYS
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 22 Addendum
July 2, 2009, Number 22
- SPECIAL SESSION BEGINS
- GOVERNOR’S VETOES INCLUDE CITY-RELATED BILLS
- TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES ADOPTS NEW ANIMAL EUTHANASIA RULES
- U.S. SUPREME COURT ISSUES VOTING RIGHTS OPINION
- THE FTC RELEASES GUIDE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF IDENTITY THEFT RULES
- DEADLINE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANTS EXTENDED
- ADDENDA
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 22
June 11, 2009, Number 21
- EIGHTY-FIRST TEXAS LEGISLATURE LIMPS OUT OF TOWN
- FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
- MUNICIPAL COURTS
- COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- PERSONNEL
- PUBLIC SAFETY
- UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND ENVIRONMENT
- .pdf Version: TMLLegislative Update Number 21
May 21, 2009, Number 20
NOTICE
This is the final TML Legislative Update of the Eighty-First Regular Session. A final legislative wrap-up will be published and sent to you as soon as possible following adjournment on June 1. In addition, future issues of the TML Legislative Update will include any necessary addenda. Updated information is always available from Texas Legislature Online at www.capitol.state.tx.us.
- EMINENT DOMAIN REFORM: SENATE BILL 18 GETS LOADED UP WITH BAD AMENDMENTS
- APPEALS FILED IN OPEN MEETINGS CHALLENGE
- FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE UPDATES
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- SIGNIFICANT FLOOR ACTIONS
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 20
May 14, 2009, Number 19
- TxDoT SUNSET BILL: RED LIGHT CAMERAS, BILLBOARDS, AND MORE
- EMINENT DOMAIN REFORM: BAD CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES LAST FOREVER
- FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE UPDATES
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- SIGNIFICANT FLOOR ACTIONS
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 19
May 7, 2009, Number 18
- LEGISLATORS USE LAST-MINUTE MANEUVERS TO MOVE BILLS
- BILLS WOULD AFFECT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS
- SWINE FLU MAY AFFECT VOTING LOCATIONS
- FTC IDENTITY THEFT RULES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2009
- STIMULUS PACKAGE MAKES AVAILABLE ADDITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION FUNDS
- STATE WILL SAVE MILLIONS ON COPIERS: CITIES CAN SHARE IN THE SAVINGS
- TML LEGISLATOR-OF-THE-MONTH FOR APRIL 2009
- LAWMAKERS STILL FILING BILLS – TOTAL REACHES 7,600!
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- SIGNIFICANT FLOOR ACTIONS
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 18
April 30, 2009, Number 17
- IS THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT UNCONSTITUTIONAL?
- EMINENT DOMAIN: SENATE BILL 18 MAY BE THE OMNIBUS “REFORM” BILL
- BILL ADDRESSES CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS’ ELIGIBILITY FOR THE LEGISLATURE
- HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES BILL TO BAN RED LIGHT CAMERAS
- CORRECTION
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- SIGNIFICANT FLOOR ACTIONS
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 17
April 23, 2009, Number 16
- PROPERTY TAX REVENUE LIMIT ADVANCES
- FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE UPDATES
- APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION FUNDS APPROACHES
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- SIGNIFICANT FLOOR ACTIONS
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 16
April 16, 2009, Number 15
- E-MAILS ON A CITY OFFICIAL’S PERSONAL BLACKBERRY: ARE THEY PUBLIC INFORMATION?
- FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE UPDATES
- MUNICIPAL COST INFLATION FALLS TO 0.8 PERCENT
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- SIGNIFICANT FLOOR ACTIONS
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 15
April 9, 2009, Number 14
- SENATE VERSION OF STATE BUDGET WOULD IMPACT CITIES
- FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE UPDATES
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- SIGNIFICANT FLOOR ACTIONS
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 14
April 2, 2009, Number 13
- REMINDER: BE SURE TO CHECK COMMITTEE ACTIONS AND FLOOR ACTIONS
- SENATE BILL WOULD ERODE POLICE CHIEFS’ AUTHORITY
- TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE MAKES CONTRIBUTION TO TEXAS GOVERNOR’S MANSION RESTORATION FUND
- FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE UPDATES
- RED LIGHT CAMERA LAWSUIT DISMISSED
- FAVORABLE DECISION FOR MUNICIPAL ZONING AUTHORITY
- TML LEGISLATOR-OF-THE-MONTH FOR MARCH 2009
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- SIGNIFICANT FLOOR ACTIONS
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 13
March 26, 2009, Number 12
- PLAYING CATCH-UP
- FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE UPDATES
- APPLICATION PERIOD FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION FUNDS BEGINS
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- SIGNIFICANT FLOOR ACTIONS
- CITY OFFICIALS TESTIFY
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 12
March 19, 2009, Number 11
- LEGISLATORS SHATTER BILL-FILING RECORD
- FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE UPDATES
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- SELECTED COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- CITY OFFICIALS TESTIFY
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 11
March 12, 2009, Number 10
- E-VERIFY REQUIRED FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTS
- TXDOT SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR PASS-THROUGH FINANCING PROJECTS
- FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE UPDATES
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- CITY OFFICIALS TESTIFY
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 10
March 5, 2009, Number 9
- TML UNVEILS FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE WEB PAGE
- ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINION SUPPORTS MUNICIPAL ZONING AUTHORITY
- MUNICIPAL COST INFLATION FALLS TO 1.3 PERCENT
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTION
- CITY OFFICIALS TESTIFY
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 9
February 26, 2009, Number 8
- UPDATE ON THE FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE
- FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
- APRIL IS CHILD SAFETY MONTH IN TEXAS
- TML LEGISLATOR-OF-THE-MONTH FOR FEBRUARY 2009
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 8
February 19, 2009, Number 7
- BILLS WOULD REQUIRE A MAILED NOTICE IN ADDITION TO THE POSTINGS REQUIRED BY THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 7
February 12, 2009, Number 6
- REVERSE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AID: HOW FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PRACTICED IN TEXAS
- TML LEGISLATOR-OF-THE-MONTH FOR JANUARY 2009
- PASSAGE OF FAIR PAY ACT COULD MEAN MORE RECORD KEEPING RULES FOR CITIES
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 6
February 5, 2009, Number 5
- NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES REPORTS ON THE STIMULUS BILL
- GOVERNOR MAKES HURRICANE RELIEF AN EMERGENCY TOPIC
- DON’T FORGET: CURFEW ORDINANCES NEED REVIEW
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 5
January 28, 2009, Number 4
- LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ENDORSES PROPERTY TAX CAPS
- SMOKING BAN BILL WOULD AFFECT SOME CITY ORDINANCES
- TRAJECTORIES OF FEDERAL ZONING PREEMPTION EFFORTS
- MUNICIPAL COST INFLATION FALLS TO 2.4 PERCENT
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 4
January 22, 2009, Number 3
- FEDERALIZED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING BILL IS BACK
- LEGISLATION WOULD EXEMPT SMALL CITIES FROM ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINE REQUIREMENT
- DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES SEEKS ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY OVER CITIES
- NEW RULES PROPOSED TO ADDRESS SO-CALLED “GYPSY COPS”
- NEW FMLA RULE CHANGES EFFECTIVE THIS WEEK
- TEXAS HOMELAND SECURITY CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN SAN ANTONIO MARCH 23-26, 2009
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 3
January 15, 2009, Number 2
- HOUSE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT WAYS AND MEANS RELEASES INTERIM REPORT
- TOUGHER ANIMAL EUTHANASIA RULES PROPOSED
- PUBLIC SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
- DIGITAL TELEVISION DEADLINE APPROACHES
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- WHAT’S YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE OR INTEREST? JOIN YOUR FAVORITE E-LIST
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 2
January 8, 2009, Number 1
- THE LEAGUE'S 2009 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES: SAFE COMMUNITIES, ESSENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE, VITAL SERVICES
- SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND HOMELAND SECURITY RELEASES INTERIM REPORT
- FEDERAL COURT CONFIRMS MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OVER GAS TRANSMISSION FACILITIES
- PRE-FILING OF BILLS CONTINUES
- WHAT’S YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE OR INTEREST? JOIN YOUR FAVORITE E-LIST
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 1
December 30, 2008, Number 11
- HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE RELEASES REPORT ON PROPERTY TAXES
- HOUSE LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ISSUES INTERIM REPORT
- TXDOT DEMANDS MUNICIPAL FUNDS FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION
- MAY 2009 ELECTION LAW CALENDAR
- STATE CHANGES COLLECTION OF MIXED BEVERAGE PERMITTING FEES
- NEW FEDERALLY MANDATED MENTAL HEALTH BENEFIT PARITY
- RED LIGHT CAMERA SYSTEMS UNDER FIRE
- TCEQ MAY LOOK TO CITIES FOR MORE MONEY
- MUNICIPAL COST INFLATION AT 5.6 PERCENT
- PRE-FILING OF BILLS CONTINUES
- WHAT’S YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE OR INTEREST? JOIN YOUR FAVORITE E-LIST
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 11
November 20, 2008, Number 10
- SENATE PANEL RELEASES PROPERTY TAX RECOMMENDATIONS
- TDHCA RELEASES NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM ACTION PLAN
- MUNICIPAL COST INFLATION REMAINS ABOVE EIGHT PERCENT
- TRCC LICENSE VERIFICATION REQUIRED FOR CITY BUILDING PERMITS
- FREE WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL TRAINING
- PRE-FILING OF BILLS BEGINS
- WHAT’S YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE OR INTEREST? JOIN YOUR FAVORITE E-LIST
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 10
October 9, 2008, Number 9
- Municipal Property Taxes after School Finance Reform
- Tom Pauken's Misleading Employment Numbers
- Texas City Attorneys Association Completes Study of Harmful Effects of Retail-Only Adult Businesses
- Cities Use Meet and Confer Authority to Their Advantage
- FTC Identity Theft Rules Effective November 1, 2008
- TxDOT's Priorities
- Residential Fire Sprinklers Added to IRC
- $178 Million Made Available to Texas Cities under Neighborhood Stabilization Program
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 9
September 24, 2008, Number 8
- When Is Growth in Tax Revenue a Good Thing...and When Is It a Tax Increase?
- How the State of Texas Benefits from "Energy Price Creep"
- Effect of a Hurricane on Budget and Tax Deadlines
- The State Funding Myth
- Municipal Cost Inflation Tops Eight Percent
- Irrigation Ordinance
- Have You Completed Your Open Government Training?
- Houston Utility Relocation Challenge Re-Filed in State Court
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 8
