Understanding the Latest Trends in Government Policy News: What You Need to Know
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The Impact of Local Government Decisions on Texans: Insights from a Trusted News Source
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How Staying Updated with Texas Government News Can Empower Voters
Stay informed and empowered by discovering the latest Texas government news in our blog ‘How Staying Updated with Texas Government News Can Empower Voters’.
Supreme Court Decision on Censoring Citizens by Government Officials on Social Media
The Supreme Court’s March 15, 2024 decision clarified that government officials engaging in social media censorship may be subject to legal action only if they have actual authority and exercise it when censoring. The ruling emphasizes actual authority and its exercise in online censorship.
Texas Attorney General: It is a Law
The Texas Attorney General’s Office asserts that, under Section 418.012 of the Government Code, executive orders issued by the Governor constitute “law” as defined in the Penal Code Section 1.07(a)(30), due to their “force and effect of law”.
OPINION: San Marcos ‘Meet and Confer’ Public Disciplinary Actions
PLEASE NOTE: Nothing in this publishing or not this website should be taken as legal advice. OPINION: San Marcos ‘Meet and Confer’ Public Disciplinary Actions There has been a lot of talk about the recent ‘Meet and Confer’ related to Mano Amigas’ push for “Hartman Reform.” There have been numerous publishings on the topic. The […]
INFORMATIONAL: Texas Attorney General Provides Opinion on Out-of-County Magistrate Bond Setting
PLEASE NOTE: Nothing in this publishing or on this website should be taken as legal advice. INFORMATIONAL: Texas Attorney General Provides Opinion on Out-of-County Magistrate Bond Setting On April 1, 2022, the Lee County Attorney’s Office in Giddings, Texas sent a request for opinion to the Texas Attorney General’s Office. The request identified as RQ-0452-KP […]
SB 530- Update to the State of Texas Harassment Laws – Protects Free Speech
Senate Bill 530 was filed to curb certain types of online harassment. The law was amended to add a new element to the Texas Penal Code 42.07, Harassment. Under the proposed law, which has passed the House and Senate vote, it would make it illegal to “publish on an Internet website, including a social media […]
OPINION: Sunset Advisory Commission Sends Recommendations for TCOLE to the 87th Legislature
The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission (SAC) has recently completed its analysis of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). It has made numerous recommendations to improve the oversight of the organization. Many recommendations are management actions. The summary is not pleasant for TCOLE. The SAC believes the regulation and oversight efforts of TCOLE is “toothless.” […]
OPINION: Could a Veterans Affairs Employee be Liable for Failing to Meet the ICARE Regulation (38 CFR 0.600-0.602)
It turns out the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopted Title 38 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 0.600-0.602, on or about July 13, 2012, the Core Values of ICARE; which stands for Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, and Excellence. The complete law can be found on the US Government Publishing Office website and we have provided the […]