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The Lone Star Current – July 2019 Edition
Click here to access The Lone Star Current newest edition! We are excited to provide you with our latest issue of The Lone StarCurrent. This issue contains important information on the 86th Texas Legislature foryour review. Read More
Recap of the Regular Session of the 86th Texas Legislature
by Ty Embrey and Troupe Brewer The Regular Session of the Texas Legislature ended on May 27th when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die. The Legislature kicked off on January 8th with the election of a new Speaker of the… Read More
Municipal Corner
by Jacqueline Perrin Having involvement with an agreement that might benefit property belonging to city officials does not run afoul of the conflicts provisions of the Local Government Code when those city officials lack the authority to vote on… Read More
Legislation Relating to the Texas Public Information Act and Open Government
by Stefanie Albright Legislation Affecting the Boeing Co. v. Paxton Texas Supreme Court Decision and the Texas Public Information Act (“TPIA”) The 2019 Legislative Session was again impactful on water districts and other political subdivisions… Read More
Energy and Utility Legislative Update
by Thomas Brocato, Georgia Crump, and Patrick Dinnin During the 86th Texas Legislature, lawmakers filed more than 100 bills relating to gas and electric service and scores morepertaining to issues of interest to municipalities. We have closely… Read More
“Ask Sheila” Column
Dear Sheila, We have some juicy rumors swirling around the office these days. According to the rumor mill, one of our employees, who was recently promoted, received her promotion because she is having a sexual relationship with her… Read More
In the Courts
Water Cases State of Texas, et al v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, et al, No. 3:15-CV-00162, 2019 WL 2272464 (S.D. Tex. May 28, 2019). The Court granted motions for summary judgment filed by the plaintiff states… Read More
Agency Highlights
United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) An EPA Interpretive Statement issued on April 15, 2019 clarifies the Clean Water Act’s (“CWA”) applicability to groundwater. This Interpretive Statement sets forth the EPA’s position on the inapplicability of the CWA’s National… Read More
Wave of Electric Utility Rate Cases Expected in 2019
By Patrick Dinnin The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) has recently begun reviewing electric utilities’ base rates, and it is expecting a busy 2019. In April 2018, the PUC adopted a new rule in 16 Texas Administrative… Read More
The Lone Star Current – April 2019 Edition
We are excited to provide you with our latest issue of The Lone Star Current. This issue contains three important and timely articles for your review. You will also find important updates on recent and notable court decisions,… Read More