TML Legislative Update
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January 13, 2012, Number 1
- SALES TAX AND FEDERAL CONTRACTORS
- COMPROMISE REACHED ON PRIMARY ELECTION DATE…FOR NOW
- TCEQ DENIES PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
- ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNOUNCES OPEN RECORDS E-FILING SYSTEM
- STREET SIGNS: COMPLIANCE DEADLINES FOR CERTAIN FONT AND RETROREFLECTIVITY REQUIREMENTS
- TEXAS WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR CITIES THAT CONSERVE WATER
- DEPARTMENT OF RURAL AFFAIRS MERGES WITH DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
- INTERESTED IN PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS?
December 8, 2011, Number 29
- REDISTRICTING LAWSUITS COULD AFFECT CITY ELECTIONS
- HOUSE AND SENATE COMMITTEES HOLD HEARINGS ON DROUGHT
- TEXAS SUPREME COURT CURTAILS CITY AUTHORITY IN GRIP PROCEEDINGS
- PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION STATUTE ADDRESSED IN ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OPINION
- FORT WORTH COURT OF APPEALS RULES THAT OWNERS MAY SUE TO RECOVER THE SENTIMENTAL (INTRINSIC) VALUE OF A PET
- SELECT SENATE INTERIM CHARGES RELEASED
- CITIES MAY ACCESS AUTO BURGLARY AND THEFT GRANTS
- FEDERAL “THREE-PERCENT WITHHOLDING TAX” REPEALED
- HAVE YOU COMPLETED YOUR OPEN GOVERNMENT TRAINING?
- DEVELOPMENT OF THE LEAGUE’S 2013 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM: CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
October 3, 2011, Number 27
- ACTION REQUIRED TO PRESERVE YOUR CITY’S EMINENT DOMAIN AUTHORITY
- CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSITIONS WILL AFFECT CITIES
- 2012 DRAFT STATE WATER PLAN RELEASED
- BILL ELIMINATES CERTAIN CITY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
- UPDATE: FCC RIGHT-OF-WAY REVIEW
- TCEQ MAY SHIFT PROPERTY TAX BURDEN
September 2, 2011, Number 26
- CITY/STATE CASH FLOW INDEX: A TURN FOR THE WORSE
- SUPER FREEPORT: CITIES MUST ACT TO PRESERVE PROPERTY TAX
- OPEN MEETINGS ACT CHALLENGE APPEALED
- CITY OF DALLAS V. STEWART: NUMEROUS AMICUS BRIEFS FILED IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR REHEARING
- U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SOLICITING COMMENTS ON CHANGES TO TRAFFIC SIGN REGULATIONS
- NLC RELEASES STATEMENT ON MUNICIPAL BOND RATINGS
- New Laws Effective September 1
August 5, 2011, Number 25
- CITY OF DALLAS V. STEWART: DIVIDED SUPREME COURT HOLDS THAT NUISANCE DECISIONS SHOULD BE MADE BY COURTS RATHER THAN CITY BOARDS
- DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES SEEKS NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING AND POLICY COMMITTEE
- SECRETARY OF STATE PROPOSES RULE TO IMPLEMENT S.B. 100
- TIME WARNER MAY EXERCISE OPTION TO CANCEL LOCAL CABLE FRANCHISES
- FCC RIGHT-OF-WAY AUTHORITY REVIEW CONTINUES
- MUNICIPAL PENSION REPORTING GUIDELINES
PROPOSED CHANGES
- TXDOT REQUESTS COMMENTS ON 2011 TRAFFIC CONTROL MANUAL
- CLEAT SHOOTS ITSELF (AND EVERYONE ELSE) IN THE FOOT
- FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION GRANTS
- FEDERAL JUDGE DETERMINES THAT TRAVEL COMPANIES OWE CITIES HOTEL TAXES
- STATE FIRE MARSHAL NOTICE
July 1, 2011, Number 24
June 22, 2011, Number 23
- MUNICIPAL RIGHT-OF-WAY AUTHORITY IN FCC’S CROSSHAIRS
- GOVERNOR’S VETOES INCLUDE CITY-RELATED BILLS
- RECENT SPECIAL SESSION ACTIONS:
1S.B. 1 (FISCAL MATTERS) AND 1S.B. 9 (SANCTUARY CITIES)
- TCEQ ACCEPTING INFORMAL COMMENTS ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO SMALL MS4 GENERAL PERMIT
- FIRST SPECIAL SESSION: CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
June 10, 2011, Number 22
- SPECIAL SESSION NARROWLY FOCUSED SO FAR
- TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION ALMOST DOUBLES CURRENT FIRE FEES
- HAVE YOU COMPLETED YOUR OPEN GOVERNMENT TRAINING?
- FIRST SPECIAL SESSION: CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- SIGNIFICANT SPECIAL SESSION COMMITTEE ACTIONS
June 3, 2011, Number 21
- EIGHTY-SECOND TEXAS LEGISLATURE: BUDGET DOMINATES ALL
- FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
- MUNICIPAL COURTS
- COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- PERSONNEL
- PUBLIC SAFETY
- TRANSPORTATION
- UTILITIES AND ENVIRONMENT
- THE CUTTING ROOM FLOOR
May 20, 2011, 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.
- THE END IS NEAR: FINAL MARCHING ORDERS
- ADDITIONAL BILLS OF INTEREST
- CITY OFFICIALS TESTIFY
- 2011 LEGISLATIVE TRAINING SERIES
May 13, 2011, Number 19
- CONFEREES NAMED ON STATE BUDGET
- SENATE BILL WOULD MAKE VENDORS SUBJECT TO PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT
- BILL AXES CITY SALES TAX ON ATVs, SOME MOTORCYLES, AND MAYBE GOLF CARTS
- TASK FORCE ON UNFUNDED MANDATES MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS
- FY 2011 COPS HIRING GRANTS NOW OPEN
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- SIGNIFICANT FLOOR ACTIONS
- 2011 LEGISLATIVE TRAINING SERIES
May 6, 2011, Number 18
- CITIES PLAY ELECTION DATE WAITING GAME
- SENATE PASSES BUDGET
- MORE ON COURT FEES
- 2011 FEDERAL BUDGET LIKELY TO CUT CDBG FUNDING
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- SIGNIFICANT FLOOR ACTIONS
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- CITY OFFICIALS TESTIFY
- 2011 LEGISLATIVE TRAINING SERIES
April 29, 2011, Number 17
- SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE WRAPS UP WORK ON THE STATE BUDGET
- WHAT FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ARE DOING ABOUT K2
- TRANSPARENCY IN THE TEXAS SENATE? NOT SO MUCH
- CONGRESS PASSES SPENDING BILL
- TCEQ SEEKING COMMENTS ON PROPOSED LEAD TRANSPORT CHANGES TO STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- SIGNIFICANT FLOOR ACTIONS
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- CITY OFFICIALS TESTIFY
- 2011 LEGISLATIVE TRAINING SERIES
April 22, 2011, Number 16
- CITY/STATE CASH FLOW INDEX AS OF APRIL 2011:
-$270,700,000
- FLOOR AMENDMENT TO S.B. 100 PRESERVES MAY UNIFORM ELECTION DATE IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- SIGNIFICANT FLOOR ACTIONS
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- CITY OFFICIALS TESTIFY
- 2011 LEGISLATIVE TRAINING SERIES
April 15, 2011, Number 15
- LEGISLATURE MAKING CITY TRAFFIC FINES
UNAFFORDABLE AND UNCOLLECTABLE
- PROPOSALS EMERGE FOR FUNDING STATE WATER PLAN
- FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION FEES
- TWO FEDERAL AGENCIES ISSUE NEW ADA RULES
- FCC TO REVIEW MUNICIPAL RIGHT-OF-WAY AUTHORITY
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- SIGNIFICANT FLOOR ACTIONS
- CITY OFFICIALS TESTIFY
- 2011 LEGISLATIVE TRAINING SERIES
April 8, 2011, Number 14
- PROPOSED LEGISLATION COULD ELIMINATE THE MAY UNIFORM ELECTION DATE
- HOUSE HOLDS THE LINE ON BUDGET SPENDING
- LEGISLATION COULD LIMIT LAWSUITS AGAINST “GREENHOUSE GAS” EMITTERS
- TCEQ PESTICIDE APPLICATION PERMIT DELAYED
- LOANSTAR PROGRAM FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR TEXAS CITIES
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- SIGNIFICANT FLOOR ACTIONS
- CITY OFFICIALS TESTIFY
- 2011 LEGISLATIVE TRAINING SERIES
April 1, 2011, Number 13
- FEDERAL JUDGE DECIDES OPEN MEETINGS ACT CHALLENGE
- METROPLEX MAYORS SEND STATE BUDGET LETTER TO LEGISLATIVE LEADERS
- CHANGES EXPECTED FOR WATER UTILITIES AND GROUNDWATER PERMITEES
- FEDERAL LEGISLATION THREATENS CITY VENUE TAXES ON RENTAL CARS
- TML LEGISLATOR-OF-THE-MONTH FOR MARCH 2011
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- SIGNIFICANT FLOOR ACTION
- CITY OFFICIALS TESTIFY
- 2011 LEGISLATIVE TRAINING SERIES
March 25, 2011, Number 12
- A NEW STRATEGY ON ATTACKING MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION AUTHORITY: DIVIDE AND CONQUER?
- BILLBOARD HEARING ILLUMINATES REAL PURPOSE OF PROPOSED EMERGENCY DIGITAL DISPLAYS
- NEW TXDOT BILLBOARD RULES TO BE DISCUSSED AT MARCH COMMISSION MEETING
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- SIGNIFICANT FLOOR ACTION
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- CITY OFFICIALS TESTIFY
- 2011 LEGISLATIVE TRAINING SERIES
March 18, 2011, Number 11
- HEARING SET ON REVENUE AND APPRAISAL CAP BILLS
- BILL-FILING NUMBERS DOWN
- E-LISTS ARE AN INVALUABLE GRASS ROOTS TOOL
- OPEN GOVERNMENT AND THE LEGISLATURE: BEATING A DEAD HORSE?
- EVEN MORE ON THE STATE BUDGET: FEE AND FINE INCREASE AUTHORITY ABOUNDS
- CITIES SHARE LOCAL CONTROL MESSAGE ON ELECTRONIC BILLBOARDS
- DOES YOUR CITY HAVE A PRIVATE SPORT SHOOTING RANGE?
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- SIGNIFICANT FLOOR ACTION
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- CITY OFFICIALS TESTIFY
- 2011 LEGISLATIVE TRAINING SERIES
March 11, 2011, Number 10
- POLICE UNIONS OPPOSE PROHIBITION ON UNFUNDED MANDATES
- TEXAS HOUSE PUTS COURT FEE BILL ON THE FAST TRACK
- THE CURIOUS COST OF THE SALES TAX REALLOCATION PROPOSAL
- EMERGENCY MEETING OF THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION: FEE INCREASES LOOMING
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- CITY OFFICIALS TESTIFY
- 2011 LEGISLATIVE TRAINING SERIES
March 4, 2011, Number 9
- INTERIM REPORT STRAGGLERS
- TML LEGISLATOR-OF-THE-MONTH FOR FEBRUARY 2011
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- CITY OFFICIALS TESTIFY
- 2011 LEGISLATIVE TRAINING SERIES
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 9
February 25, 2011, Number 8
- BRACKETED LEGISLATION:
ANNEXATION AND DRAINAGE FEE EXEMPTIONS
- HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE DISCUSSES RAISING FIRE CERTIFICATION FEES PAID BY CITIES
- ORGANIZATION FORMED TO SEEK FUNDING OF STATE WATER PLAN
- SENATE FINANCE INTERIM REPORT
- WHAT’S YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE OR INTEREST?
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- CITY OFFICIALS TESTIFY
- 2011 LEGISLATIVE TRAINING SERIES
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 8
February 18, 2011, Number 7
- MORE ON THE STATE BUDGET
- PRESIDENT INTRODUCES FEDERAL BUDGET THAT INCLUDES CDBG CUTS
- WHAT’S YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE OR INTEREST?
- SIGNIFICANT COMMITTEE ACTIONS
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- CITY OFFICIALS TESTIFY
- 2011 LEGISLATIVE TRAINING SERIES
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 7
February 11, 2011, Number 6
- GOVERNOR’S STATE OF THE STATE SPEECH: CITIES NOT IN THE CROSSHAIRS?
- 2011 LEGISLATIVE TRAINING SERIES:
TWO WORKSHOPS IN AUSTIN - THREE WEBINARS ONLINE
- HOUSE ENERGY RESOURCES INTERIM REPORT
- WHAT’S YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE OR INTEREST?
- SIGNIFICANT FLOOR ACTIONS
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 6
February 4, 2011, Number 5
- THE STATE BUDGET: WHAT IS THE CITY MESSAGE?
- AND THE CUTS KEEP ON COMING…
- PUBLIC INFORMATION AND THE LEGISLATURE? NOT SO MUCH.
- FINAL REPORT ON SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION DECISIONS: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
- RED LIGHT CAMERAS: WORKING TO SAVE LIVES
- IRS OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO CITIES
- SENATE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- COMMENTS FILED OPPOSING SEC’S PROPOSED RULE ON REGISTRATION OF “MUNICIPAL ADVISORS”
- TML LEGISLATOR-OF-THE-MONTH FOR JANUARY 2011
- WHAT’S YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE OR INTEREST?
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 5
January 28, 2011, Number 4
- GOVERNOR ADDS ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY ITEMS
- OPEN MEETINGS AT THE STATE CAPITOL? YEAH, RIGHT.
- ADDITIONAL SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION DECISIONS
- FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY RELEASES DRAFT NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TRAINING PLAN
- PROPOSAL COULD LIMIT TEXAS CITIES’ INVESTMENT OPTIONS
- COMMITTEES CONTINUE TO RELEASE INTERIM REPORTS
- WHAT’S YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE OR INTEREST?
- SIGNIFICANT FLOOR ACTIONS
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 4
January 21, 2011, Number 3
- REVERSE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AID: REVISITED
- FIRST DRAFT OF STATE BUDGET WOULD HARM CITIES
- VIRTUALLY NO STATE REVENUE SHARING? GOOD!
- COMPTROLLER RELEASES PROPERTY TAX NUMBERS: CITIES REGISTER NEGLIGIBLE INCREASE
- RULE OF CAPTURE, WATER RIGHTS VESTING, AND OTHER ISSUES DEALT WITH BY PROPOSED LEGISLATION AND SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS
- DOT ISSUES NEW PIPELINE SAFETY GUIDELINES AND ANNOUNCES GRANT OPPORTUNITY
- COMMITTEES CONTINUE TO RELEASE INTERIM REPORTS
- SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION DECISIONS
- WHAT’S YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE OR INTEREST?
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 3
January 14, 2011, Number 2
- STATE’S A MESS, SO THEY’LL ATTACK CITIES
- PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT WOULD END UNFUNDED MANDATES
- COMPTROLLER RELEASES STATE BUDGET FIGURES
- TML LEGISLATIVE UPDATE “APP”
- PROPOSAL COULD REQUIRE SOME APPOINTED CITY BOARD MEMBERS TO REGISTER WITH SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- FEDERAL AGENCIES MUST PAY LOCAL STORMWATER FEES
- COMMITTEES RELEASE MORE INTERIM REPORTS
- WHAT’S YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE OR INTEREST?
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 2
January 7, 2011, Number 1
- THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE 2011 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES – GOVERNMENT WE NEED: SAFE COMMUNITIES, ESSENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE, VITAL SERVICES
- NEW FEDERAL LAW MODIFIES FTC RED FLAG RULES
- FLORIDA SUPREME COURT OPINES ON E-MAIL EXCHANGES AND THE FLORIDA OPEN MEETINGS ACT
- SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS RELEASES INTERIM REPORT
- SENATE BUSINESS AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE RELEASES INTERIM REPORT
- DATES OF BIRTH AND THE PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT
- TCEQ TO ACCEPT COMMENTS ON PROPOSED PESTICIDES GENERAL PERMIT
- WHAT’S YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE OR INTEREST?
- PRE-FILING OF BILLS CONTINUES
- TML LEGISLATIVE UPDATE “APP” NOW AVAILABLE FOR MANY SMART PHONES
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 1
December 16, 2010, Number 9
- TML LEGISLATIVE UPDATE “APP” NOW AVAILABLE FOR MANY SMART PHONES
- WILL STATE’S RIGHTS TRANSLATE TO CITIES’ RIGHTS?
- “WE SUPERSEDE YOU”
- SENATE BLOCKS MANDATORY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING LEGISLATION
- FEDERAL JUDGE HEARS OPEN MEETINGS ACT CHALLENGE
- TxDOT PROPOSES REWRITE OF STATE HIGHWAY BILLBOARD RULES
- MUNICIPAL DERIVATIVES SETTLEMENT
- COMPTROLLER RELEASES UPDATED BUDGET AND PURCHASING MANUALS
- CABLE ASSOCIATION APPEALS STATE CABLE FRANCHISE DECISION
- NEW ROUND OF COMMENTS ON FEDERAL STREET SIGN REGULATIONS
- WHAT’S YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE OR INTEREST?
- CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 9
November 18, 2010, Number 8
- WHAT’S YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE OR INTEREST? JOIN YOUR FAVORITE E-LIST
- GOVERNOR PERRY PROMISES TO ABOLISH “SANCTUARY CITY” RULES
- MISLEADING MUNICIPAL JAIL DEATH STATISTICS?
- PROPOSED CHANGES TO GENERAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD STATEMENTS COULD AFFECT CITY PENSION ACCOUNTING
- FEDERAL COURT UPHOLDS STATE CABLE FRANCHISE LAW
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING PUC PROMPT PAYMENT RULES
- STREET SIGN CHANGES ARE A GRADUAL PROCESS
- FIFTH CIRCUIT REJECTS APPEAL OF FAIR HOUSING CASE
- DOES YOUR CITY IMPOSE IMPACT FEES?
- HAVE YOU COMPLETED YOUR OPEN GOVERNMENT TRAINING?
- PRE-FILING OF BILLS BEGINS
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 8
October 7, 2010, Number 7
- PRE-FILING OF BILLS BEGINS IN NOVEMBER
- READ THE FINE PRINT: BOND RATING COMPANIES SEEKING INDEMNIFICATION FROM CITIES
- LEGAL NOTICES: IS YOUR CITY BEING OVERCHARGED?
- TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION SETS MAXIMUM PRIVATE PROPERTY TOWING FEES
- RAILROAD COMMISSION PROPOSES GAS PIPELINE REPLACEMENT RULES
- EPA BEGINS WATER QUALITY STANDARDS REVISIONS
- NEW ADA RULES MAY AFFECT CITY WEB SITES
- SENATE COMMITTEE DEBATES CITY JAIL STANDARDS AND TRAINING
- PUC ADOPTS RULES GOVERNING ELECTRIC AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS BILLS
- HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS SUPPORT CAPITOL PRESERVATION
- MUNICIPAL COST INFLATION STILL RISING
- .pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 7
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
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