Diversity and School Rezoning
The recent rapid growth of the North Texas area has forced most school districts to build new facilities, open new [...]
Banning Users on Social Media? Not for Public Officials
Phyllis Randall, the chair of the Loudon County Board of Supervisors, created the “Chair Phyllis J. Randall Facebook Page” to [...]
5th Circuit Rules for Employee at DHS
The Fifth Circuit recently ruled in favor of an employee who requested an accommodation that was not necessary to perform [...]
Arrest Warrants? Capias? Capias Pro Fine?
Municipal courts in Texas can issue three different kinds of warrants related to the arrest of an individual: an arrest [...]
Individual Immunity for Government Employees
As discussed in last month’s blog, Texas cities, school districts, and other governmental entities enjoy immunity from suit and liability [...]
“The King can do no Wrong”: Governmental Immunity in Texas
The Latin phrase “rex non potest peccare” translates as “the king can do no wrong.” This mantra formed the basis [...]
Saving Time and Money for Your Governmental Entity
The number of public information requests fielded by governmental entities across Texas has steadily increased in recent years, and with [...]
Alternative Delivery Methods for Construction Projects
Historically, Texas government agencies have delivered construction projects under a standard design/bid/build (D/B/B) scheme where each of the three major [...]
What to Consider Before Welcoming Bike Share
Bike sharing has exploded onto the scene across the country in the last couple of years and is showing no [...]
Are Public-Private Partnerships a Solution?
Are Public-Private Partnerships a Solution to Your Organization’s Financial Challenges? Public Private Partnerships (P3s) have grown in popularity over the [...]