May 17, 2013, Number 19


Cities and Cops Could Get Caught in the Crossfire Between State and Feds on Gun Laws

Like innocent bystanders in a shootout, cities and police officers may not know which way to turn for safety if there's a showdown between the state and the...

 

The End Is Near: Final Marching Orders

As the 2013 legislative session draws to a close, here are six top issues that city officials should speak out on. We urge you to pick the one or two items that...

 

City Officials Testify

When the legislature is in session, nothing compares to the effectiveness of city officials testifying at the Capitol. City officials who take their time to travel to Austin...   

 

.pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 19

Update Information for the Annual Texas City Officials Directory 

Each year, TML contacts cities to update information for the annual Texas City Officials Directory. This update is vital to providing our member city officials with the benefits of TML membership.

 

We mailed you a hard copy of the survey, but if you update your city's information online, you will be automatically registered to win a $100 credit for your city for registration to any TML training event.

 

To update your city's information online, go to the TML Membership Update page on the TML website. If you need to request your login and password, please email us at database@tml.org. When updating your city's information, please be sure to verify both the mailing addresses and the email addresses of all city officials in your city.

 

Don't Miss Out: Texas Municipal League Municipal Excellence Award Deadline Is June 7 

The Texas Municipal League Municipal Excellence Awards recognize and encourage the achievements of Texas cities in meeting the challenge of municipal government. The competition is divided into two population categories-cities less than 25,000 in population and cities over 25,000 in population. Within each of the two population categories, there are five subject categories-management innovations, communication programs, city spirit, public safety, and public works. The deadline to submit applications is June 7, 2013.

 

TML Business Service Partner Spotlight: Sales TaxCapture and Leakage Analysis Service

The Sales Tax Capture and Leakage Analysis Service by MuniServices, LLC, helps cities identify areas for economic growth and monitor long-term self-sufficiency. The personalized analysis will show the extent to which your city's sales tax economic base satisfies the purchasing needs of your residents.For a full description of the valuable services our partners provide, visit the TML Business Service Partner page on the TML website.

 

  
 
Region 12
June 6, 2013
Cleveland
  
Region 11
June 21, 2013
  
Region 3
June 27, 2013
  
Region 10
June 27, 2013
Cameron
  
Region 3
September 19, 2013
Lubbock
 
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