Legislative Update

DECEMBER 1, 2023, NUMBER 47

TML Legislative Update Number 47 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 47
  • Fourth-Called Special Session Update
  • Filing Period for Primary Election Now Open: Several Legislators Not Returning
  • Upcoming Deadline: Public Comment on BDO’s Broadband Program Proposal Due December 4
  • Reminder: Important PFAS Litigation Settlement Deadlines Approaching
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update

NOVEMBER 17, 2023, NUMBER 46

TML Legislative Update Number 46 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 46
  • Fourth-Called Special Session Update
  • SLFRF Obligation Rule and Approaching Deadline
  • Voters Approve Proposition 2 Authorizing Local Option Property Tax Exemption for Certain Child-Care Facilities
  • Important PFAS Litigation Settlement Deadlines Approaching
  • TWDB to Host Webinar on Scoring Criteria
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update

NOVEMBER 10, 2023, NUMBER 45

TML Legislative Update Number 45 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 45
  • Third Special Session Ends; Fourth Begins
  • Constitutional Amendment Election Results
  • Major State Broadband Program Updates
  • Governor Announces Over $500 Million in Public Safety Grants
  • GLO 2021 Winter Storms Action Plan Open for Public Comment

  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update

NOVEMBER 3, 2023, NUMBER 44

TML Legislative Update Number 44 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 44
  • Special Session Update: Education Items Added to Call and Senate Moves Ahead on Other Legislation
  • City of Grand Prairie Files Lawsuit to Declare ETJ Removal Legislation Unconstitutional
  • Reminder: Comptroller Proposes Local Sales Tax Sourcing Rule Governing Order Receipt and Fulfillment; Public Hearing on November 8
  • Update to Comptroller’s List of Companies that Boycott the Energy Sector
  • Texas Demographic Center to Release New Population Estimates
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update

OCTOBER 27, 2023, NUMBER 43

TML Legislative Update Number 43 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 43
  • Special Session Update
  • Comptroller Proposes Local Sales Tax Sourcing Rule Governing Order Receipt and Fulfillment; Public Hearing on November 8
  • AG Issues Advisory Letter on Compliance with Certain Governmental Contract Restrictions
  • U.S. Access Board Releases New Federal ADA Public Right-of-Way Design Criteria and Standards
  • TWDB Opens Flood Mitigation Assistant Grant Applications
  • NLC Releases Fiscal Conditions Report

OCTOBER 20, 2023, NUMBER 42

TML Legislative Update Number 42 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 42
  • Special Session Update: Governor Expands Call
  • PFAS Litigation Settlement Deadlines and New EPA Regulations
  • Comptroller Proposes Rules for Broadband Development Program
  • TxDOT Proposes New Unified Transportation Plan Funding Allocation Rules
  • TCEQ Water Operator Resiliency Training Requirements
  • Reminder: City-Related Constitutional Amendment Propositions
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update

October 13, 2023, Number 41

TML Legislative Update Number 41 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 41
  • Special Session Update
  • Resolutions Approved by the Membership at the Annual Conference
  • Comptroller Releases Certification Revenue Estimate
  • RRC Proposed Rules on Energy Conservation Programs and Disconnecting Residential Gas Service
  • TDLR Proposes Increasing Daily Vehicle Impoundment and Storage Fees
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update

OCTOBER 6, 2023, NUMBER 40

TML Legislative Update Number 40 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 40
  • Governor Announces Third Special Session
  • NLC Webinar to Help Cities Develop Cybersecurity Plan

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023, NUMBER 39

TML Legislative Update Number 39 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 39
  • Next Week: Resolutions to be Considered at the 2023 Annual Conference
  • TWDB Seeking Comments for Clean Water & Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Intended Use Plans
  • TWDB Opens Applications for Assets Management Program
  • TDLR Propose Changes to Dog or Cat Breeder Licensing Program
  • DOE Opens Clean Energy Technical Assistance to Communities
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023, NUMBER 38

TML Legislative Update Number 38 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 38
  • Resolutions Submitted for Consideration at the 2023 Annual Conference and Your City Delegate
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023, NUMBER 37

TML Legislative Update Number 37 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 37
  • Resolutions Submitted for Consideration at the 2023 Annual Conference and Your City Delegate
  • New DIR Cyber Incident Reporting Requirement
  • U.S. Department of Labor Proposes New Salary Threshold

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023, NUMBER 36

TML Legislative Update Number 36 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 36
  • Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of City of College Station in ETJ Case
  • Resolutions Submitted for Consideration at the 2023 Annual Conference and Your City Delegate
  • TCEQ Releases New Required Notification Form for Water Outages
  • GLO Evaluation Tool for Disaster Housing Recovery
  • Comptroller Publishes Report on Texas Water Needs
  • NLC Seeking Feedback on Proposed DOJ Rules Regarding ADA Accessibility for City Web Services and Mobile Apps

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023, NUMBER 35

TML Legislative Update Number 35 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 35
  • District Court Rules Super Preemption Bill Unconstitutional
  • Bills Effective September 1
  • Resolutions Submitted for Consideration at the 2023 Annual Conference and Your City Delegate
  • Post Session Update: Changes to Platting Shot Clock Regulations
  • Post Session Update: Third-Party Inspection and Review
  • Broadband Development Office Submits State’s Five-Year Broadband Action Plan

AUGUST 25, 2023, NUMBER 34

TML Legislative Update Number 34 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 34
  • City-Related Constitutional Amendment Propositions
  • Mandated Cybersecurity Training Due Next Week

AUGUST 18, 2023, NUMBER 33

TML Legislative Update Number 33 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 33
  • New Proposed Treasury Guidance on SLFRF Eligible Uses
  • Resolutions Due Monday for TML Annual Conference
  • Governor Issues Disaster Declaration for 191 Counties
  • Post-Session Update: Annexation Along and Across Rights-of-Way
  • Post-Session Update: Truth in Taxation
  • Post-Session Update: Certificates of Obligation and Anticipation Notes
  • BDO to Host Virtual Meetings on Local Broadband Needs
  • Reminder: BDO Accepting Survey Responses Until August 31
  • SECO opens Applications for LED Lighting Funding
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update

AUGUST 11, 2023, NUMBER 32

TML Legislative Update Number 32 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 32
  • TWDB Releases FAQ on State Water Fund
  • Post-Session Update: Funding to Improve Broadband Access Across the State
  • Post-Session Update: Paid Line of Duty Injury and Illness Leave for First Responders
  • Post-Session Update: Public Safety
  • Last Call: Resolutions for the 2023 TML Annual Conference Due August 21
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update

AUGUST 4, 2023, NUMBER 31

TML Legislative Update Number 31 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 31
  • Post-Session Update: Open Government Updates
  • Post-Session Update: Building Permit an Subdivision Public Infrastructure Project-Related Fee Changes
  • Reminder: Mandated Cybersecurity Training Due August 31
  • Don't Forget: Resolutions for the 2023 TML Annual Conference

JULY 28, 2023, NUMBER 30

TML Legislative Update Number 30 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 30
  • Mandated Cybersecurity Training Due August 31
  • HHSC Proposes Rules on EMS Reimbursement Rates and Procedures
  • Don't Forget: Resolutions for the 2023 TML Annual Conference
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update

JULY 21, 2023, NUMBER 29

TML Legislative Update Number 29 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 29
  • Don't Forget: Resolutions for the 2023 TML Annual Conference Due August 21
  • Post-Session Update: Juvenile Curfew Ordinances
  • TCEQ Proposes Rules on Public Water Supply Emergency Operations
  • TCOLE Accepting Advisory Committee Applications Through August 17
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update

JULY 14, 2023, NUMBER 28

TML Legislative Update Number 28 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 28
  • Texas Legislature Passes Property Tax Relief Package Ending Special Session
  • Resolutions for the 2023 TML Annual Conference
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update
  • City-Related Bills Passed

JULY 7, 2023, NUMBER 27

TML Legislative Update Number 27 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 27
  • Special Session Update
  • City of Houston Files Lawsuit to Declare Preemption Legislation Unconstitutional
  • Post-Session Update: Changes in Zoning Law
  • BDO to Host Series of Public Meetings to Discuss Local Broadband Needs
  • Texas Supreme Court Declines to Hear Grapevine Short-Term Rental Case
  • Resolutions for the 2023 TML Annual Conference

JUNE 30, 2023, NUMBER 26

TML Legislative Update Number 26 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 26
  • First Called Special Session Ends; Second Underway
  • Resolutions for the 2023 TML Annual Conference
  • Post-Session Update: City Regulation of Agricultural Operations
  • Texas to Receive Over $3.3 Billion in Federal Broadband Funding
  • OSHA Urges Participation in Upcoming Workplace Heat Standard Discussion
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update

JUNE 23, 2023, NUMBER 25

TML Legislative Update Number 25 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 25
  • Special Session Update
  • Governor Vetoes Include City-Related Bills
  • Speaker Forms Select Committee on Property Tax Relief
  • Post-Session Update: Preemption and H.B. 2127
  • Post-Session Update: ETJ Release
  • BDO Extends Deadline for Public Survey Response to August 31
  • TCEQ Seeks Applicants for Advisory Council
  • Unclaimed DOE Grant Funding Available to Certain Cities
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update

JUNE 16, 2023, NUMBER 24

TML Legislative Update Number 24 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 24
  • Special Session Update: Impasse Continues
  • Comptroller Announces Upcoming Changes to Texas Broadband Development Program Following Newly Signed Legislation
  • Speaker Forms New Committee on Education
  • Governor Announces Grants to Military Communities

JUNE 9, 2023, NUMBER 23

TML Legislative Update Number 23 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 23
  • 88th Regular Session Concludes; Governor Calls Legislators Back for Overtime
  • Special Session Standoff Continues
  • City-Related Bills Passed
    • Property Tax
    • Public Safety
    • Sales Tax
    • Community and Economic Development
    • Elections
    • Emergency Management
    • Municipal Courts
    • Open Government
    • Other Finance and Administration
    • Personnel
    • Purchasing
    • Transportation
    • Utilities and Environment

JUNE 2, 2023, NUMBER 22

TML Legislative Update Number 22 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 22
  • Legislative Update "Wrap Up" Edition Next Week
  • Governor Calls Immediate Special Session
  • SLFRF Funds Not Impacted by Debt Ceiling Deal
  • Deadline for Broadband Development Office Service Level Surveys Is June 16
    
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update

MAY 26, 2023, NUMBER 21

TML Legislative Update Number 21 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 21
  • Legislative Update "Wrap-Up" Edition Coming Soon
  • Bills on the Move
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update
  • City Officials Testify

MAY 19, 2023, NUMBER 20

TML Legislative Update Number 20 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 20
  • Down to the Wire: 10 Days to Go
  • Bills on the Move
  • BDO Surveys for City and Resident Broadband Capabilities
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update
  • City Officials Testify

MAY 12, 2023, NUMBER 19

TML Legislative Update Number 19 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 19
  • Final Weeks of 88th Legislature
  • Bills on the Move
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update
  • City Officials Testify

MAY 5, 2023, NUMBER 18

TML Legislative Update Number 18 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 18
  • Senate Committee Approves Preemption Bill, Heads to Senate Floor
  • Bills on the Move
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update
  • City Officials Testify

APRIL 28, 2023, NUMBER 17

TML Legislative Update Number 17 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 17
  • Bills on the Move
  • NTIA Seeking Comments on BEAD Broadband Funding Challenge Process
  • BDO Office Seeking Public Input for Texas Digital Opportunity Plan
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update
  • Texas Demographic Center to Host Conference
  • City Officials Testify

APRIL 21, 2023, NUMBER 16

TML Legislative Update Number 16 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 16
  • Land Use Legislation Advances in the Senate
  • Bills on the Move
  • TML Participates in Comptroller's Connect Texas Working Group
  • TCEQ Seeking Public Comment on Air Quality Standard Permit for Concrete Batch Plants
  • TWDB to Hold Webinars on Lead Service Line Replacement Program
  • Reminder: SLFRF Project and Expenditure Report Due April 30
  • Get Involved at the Legislature: Grassroots Involvement Program
  • City Officials Testify

APRIL 14, 2023, NUMBER 15

TML Legislative Update Number 15 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 15
  • Density Bills Would Limit City Land Use Authority, Exempt Property Owners' Association
  • Bills on the Move
  • SLFRF Project and Expenditure Report Due April 30
  • Updated Version of Dual Office Holding & Incompatibility Laws Made Easy Now Available
  • City Officials Testify

APRIL 7, 2023, NUMBER 14

TML Legislative Update Number 14 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 14
  • House Committee Approves Modified Preemption Bill
  • Bills on the Move
  • 2023 City Tax and Budget Deadline Memos Now Available
  • SLFRF Project and Expenditure Report Due April 30
  • BDO Now Accepting Applications for Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program
  • Get Involved at the Legislature: Grassroots Involvement Program
  • City Officials Testify

MARCH 31, 2023, NUMBER 13

TML Legislative Update Number 13 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 13
  • Bills on the Move
  • Get Involved at the Legislature: Grassroots Involvement Program
  • City Officials Testify

MARCH 24, 2023, NUMBER 12

TML Legislative Update Number 12 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 12
  • Bills on the Move
  • Opioid Settlement Payments
  • Bill Updates Population Classifications
  • BDO to Open BOOT Program Applications April 3
  • Update to Comptroller's List of Companies That Boycott the Energy Sector
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update
  • City Officials Testify
  • City-Related Bills Filed
    • Property Tax
    • Public Safety
    • Sales Tax
    • Community and Economic Development
    • Elections
    • Emergency Management
    • Municipal Courts
    • Open Government
    • Other Finance and Administration
    • Personnel
    • Purchasing
    • Transportation
    • Utilities and Environment

MARCH 17, 2023, NUMBER 11

TML Legislative Update Number 11 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 11
  • Bill Filing Breaks Record
  • Bills on the Move
  • Comptroller Makes First Round of Opioid Settlement Payments
  • City Officials Testify
  • City-Related Bills
    • Property Tax
    • Public Safety
    • Sales Tax
    • Community and Economic Development
    • Elections
    • Emergency Management
    • Municipal Courts
    • Open Government
    • Other Finance and Administration
    • Personnel
    • Transportation
    • Utilities and Environment

MARCH 10, 2023, NUMBER 10

TML Legislative Update Number 10 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 10
  • Speaker Unveils House Priorities
  • Comptroller's Office Begins Soliciting Applications for Broadband Infrastructure Project Grants
  • Bills on the Move
  • Get Involved During the Legislative Session: Grassroots Involvement Program
  • City-Related Bills Filed
    • Property Tax
    • Public Safety
    • Sales Tax
    • Community and Economic Development
    • Elections
    • Emergency Management
    • Municipal Courts
    • Open Government
    • Other Finance and Administration
    • Personnel
    • Purchasing
    • Transportation
    • Utilities and Environment

MARCH 3, 2023, NUMBER 9

TML Legislative Update Number 9 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 9
  • 88th Legislature Truly Underway as Committees Begin to Meet
  • Speaker Creates Select Committee on Community Safety
  • Bills on the Move
  • Governor's Street Takeover Task Force
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update
  • City-Related Bills Filed
    • Property Tax
    • Public Safety
    • Sales Tax
    • Community and Economic Development
    • Elections
    • Emergency Management
    • Municipal Courts
    • Open Government
    • Other Finance and Administration
    • Personnel
    • Purchasing
    • Transportation
    • Utilities and Environment

FEBRUARY 24, 2023, NUMBER 8

TML Legislative Update Number 8 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 8
  • Litigation of Interest: PFAS Chemical Usage and Potential Impacts on Municipal Water Systems
  • Governor Abbott Sets Emergency Items
  • Reminder: Deadline for Cities to Challenge the Texas Broadband Map Is Monday
  • Texas Demographic Center to Hold Webinar on Census Count
  • Get Involved During the Legislative Session: Grassroots Involvement Program
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update
  • City-Related Bills Filed
    • Property Tax
    • Public Safety
    • Sales Tax
    • Community and Economic Development
    • Elections
    • Emergency Management
    • Municipal Courts
    • Open Government
    • Other Finance and Administration
    • Personnel
    • Purchasing
    • Transportation
    • Utilities and Environment

FEBRUARY 17, 2023, NUMBER 7

TML Legislative Update Number 7 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 7
  • State Bills Seek Sweeping Preemption of Local Authority
  • Lt. Governor Announces Priorities for 88th Legislative Session
  • Deadline for Cities to Challenge the Texas Broadband Map Is Rapidly Approaching
  • U.S. Treasury to Reopen SLFRF Help Center
  • Get Involved During the Legislative Session: Grassroots Involvement Program
  • City-Related Bills Filed
    • Property Tax
    • Public Safety
    • Sales Tax
    • Community and Economic Development
    • Elections
    • Municipal Courts
    • Open Government
    • Other Finance and Administration
    • Personnel
    • Purchasing
    • Transportation
    • Utilities and Environment

FEBRUARY 10, 2023, NUMBER 6

TML Legislative Update Number 6 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 6
  • Texas Speaker of the House Announces Committee Assignments
  • Stay Informed During the Legislative Session
  • Get Involved During the Legislative Session: Grassroots Involvement Program
  • Don't Forget: Mandatory Hotel Occupancy Tax Reporting
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update
  • City-Related Bills Filed
    • Property Tax
    • Public Safety
    • Sales Tax
    • Community and Economic Development
    • Elections
    • Emergency Management
    • Municipal Courts
    • Open Government
    • Other Finance and Administration
    • Personnel
    • Purchasing
    • Transportation
    • Utilities and Environment

FEBRUARY 3, 2023, NUMBER 5

TML Legislative Update Number 5 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 5
  • Texas Comptroller's Office Awarded $363.8 Million in Federal Grants to Improve Broadband Access Across the State
  • Don't Forget: Mandatory Hotel Occupancy Tax Reporting
  • Get Involved During the Legislative Session: Grassroots Involvement Program
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update
  • City-Related Bills Filed
    • Property Tax
    • Public Safety
    • Sales Tax
    • Community and Economic Development
    • Elections
    • Municipal Courts
    • Open Government
    • Other Finance and Administration
    • Personnel
    • Purchasing
    • Transportation
    • Utilities and Environment

    • FEBRUARY 3, 2023, NUMBER 5

      TML Legislative Update Number 5 (PDF)

      • TML Legislative Update Number 5
        • Texas Comptroller's Office Awarded $363.8 Million in Federal Grants to Improve Broadband Access Across the State
        • Don't Forget: Mandatory Hotel Occupancy Tax Reporting
        • Get Involved During the Legislative Session: Grassroots Involvement Program
        • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update
        • City-Related Bills Filed
          • Property Tax
          • Public Safety
          • Sales Tax
          • Community and Economic Development
          • Elections
          • Municipal Courts
          • Open Government
          • Other Finance and Administration
          • Personnel
          • Purchasing
          • Transportation
          • Utilities and Environment

JANUARY 27, 2023, NUMBER 4

TML Legislative Update Number 4 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 4
  • Lieutenant Governor Announces Senate Committee Appointments
  • Get Involved During the Legislative Session: Grassroots Involvement Program
  • 2023 SWIFT Application Period Closes February 1
  • Don't Forget: Mandatory Eminent Domain Reporting
  • Don't Forget: Mandatory Hotel Occupancy Tax Reporting
  • City-Related Bills Filed
    • Property Tax
    • Public Safety
    • Sales Tax
    • Community and Economic Development
    • Elections
    • Municipal Courts
    • Open Government
    • Other Finance and Administration
    • Personnel
    • Purchasing
    • Transportation
    • Utilities and Environment

JANUARY 20, 2023, NUMBER 3

TML Legislative Update Number 3 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 3
  • Comptroller Releases Texas Broadband Map
  • Get Involved During the Legislative Session
  • Interim Reports Released
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update
  • City-Related Bills Filed
    • Property Tax
    • Public Safety
    • Sales Tax
    • Community and Economic Development
    • Elections
    • Municipal Courts
    • Open Government
    • Other Finance and Administration
    • Personnel
    • Utilities and Environment

JANUARY 13, 2023, NUMBER 2

TML Legislative Update Number 2 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 2
  • 88th Texas Legislature Begins
  • Comptroller Releases Biennial Revenue Estimate
  • TML Seeking Applicants for New Broadband Advisory Committee
  • Senate Committees Issues Interim Reports
  • City-Related Bills Filed
    • Property Tax
    • Public Safety
    • Sales Tax
    • Community and Economic Development
    • Elections
    • Municipal Courts
    • Other Finance and Administration
    • Personnel
    • Transportation
    • Utilities and Environment

JANUARY 6, 2023, NUMBER 1

TML Legislative Update Number 1 (PDF)

• TML Legislative Update Number 1
  • TML Seeking Applicants for New Broadband Advisory Committee
  • Challenges to National Broadband Map Due January 13
  • Senate and House Interim Reports Include City-Related Recommendations
  • TML Files Shot Clock Comments with Attorney General
  • 2023 SWIFT Abridged Application Period Now Open
  • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update
  • City-Related Bills Filed
    • Property Tax
    • Public Safety
    • Sales Tax
    • Emergency Management
    • Municipal Courts
    • Other Finance and Administration
    • Personnel
    • Purchasing
    • Utilities and Environment