TML Legislative Update
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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
August 21, 2008, Number 7
- The Property Tax Fixation
- Legislative Committees Continue to Study Property Taxes and Truth-in-Taxation
- Municipal Cost Inflation Goes to 7.4 Percent
- FTC Requires Businesses to Adopt Identity Theft Programs
- Federal Highway Administration Nighttime Visibility Rules Take Effect
- President Signs Federal Home Foreclosure Relief Bill
- County Inspection Program Begins Soon
- Alternative Fuel Vehicles
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 7
July 11, 2008, Number 6
- Property Tax Hearings Begin
- The Real Property Tax Conspiracy
- Sprinkler Rules
- Water Conservation Rules
- Hotel Tax Lawsuit Clears Hurdle
- Attorney General's Office Launches Address Confidentiality Program
- Federal Appeals Court Upholds FCC Cable Franchise Orders
- Attorney General Issues Impact Fee Opinion
- Dept of Homeland Security Announces New Emergency Management Grant
- ORCA Launches Online Rural Policy Initiative
- Congress Considers Important Bond Rating Bill
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 6
May 28, 2008, Number 5
- Interim Hearings on Property Tax Issues
- Electronic Billboard Rules Become Effective in June
- Emergency Management Training Update
- Digital Television Deadline Approaches
- New Truth-in-Taxation Laws Affect 2008 Levy
- New Federal Ethics Law May Affect City Lobbyists
- Federal Court of Appeals Issues Favorable Opinion Regarding Utility Relocation
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 5
April 30, 2008, Number 4
- Speaker of the House Creates yet Another Committee to Study Property Taxes
- New FMLA Amendments Expand Leave Benefits for Military Families
- Gasb Expands its Role
- Emergency Management Update: Required S.B. 11 Training
- Energy Conservation – Requirements For Affected Cities
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 4
March 28, 2008, Number 3
- Final Version of Electronic Billboard Rules Adopted by Texas Transportation Commission
- Bond Turmoil + Revenue Caps = ???
- DOL Offers Guidance on Payments Made to Volunteers
- Sex Offender Residency Ordinance Challenged in Federal District Court
- New Ozone Standard Set Out by EPA
- Energy Block Grants Need Funding
- Federalized Collective Bargaining?
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection Proposes Adoption of NFPA Protective Clothing Standard
- Attorney General Proposes Address Confidentiality Rules
- Considering Eminent Domain? Be Sure to Provide the Mandatory "Texas Landowner's Bill of Rights"
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 3
February 21, 2008, Number 2
- Getting Things Wrong
- Senate Interim Committee Charges
- Criminal Court Case Could Affect Municipal Fine Revenue
- Texas Supreme Court Issues Favorable Annexation Decision
- TDLR Issues Proposed Tow Truck Rules
- FEMA Releases Emergency Management Performance Grant Funding Numbers
- Senate Bill 5 Update: Cable Industry Wins Procedural Victory
- Don't Forget: Curfew Ordinances Need Review
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 2
January 23, 2008, Number 1
- Flip-Flopping on Voter Approval of Taxes
- Governor Perry Appoints a Competitiveness Council
- Ethics Rules Affect City Newsletters
- Streamlined Sales Tax Project Adopts New Sourcing Rules
- Texas Home Rule Charter Survey
- Phase II Storm Water General Permit Deadline Approaching
- Energy Bill Includes Public Pool Safety Mandate
- Local Government Organizations Ask FCC to Stay Second Video Franchise Order
- New Energy Law Includes Block Grant Program
- Congress Passes Omnibus FY 2008 Spending Bill
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 1
