2013 TML Annual Conference and Exhibition, October 8-11 in Austin

Plans are well underway to ensure the 2013 TML Annual Conference and Exhibition is overflowing with quality concurrent sessions, inspiring and informative keynote presentations, helpful experts in our exhibit hall, and plenty of time for networking with your colleagues across the state. One event you don't want to miss out on is the Friday Women in Government Breakfast. Secure your ticket today, for a must-see presentation that is sure to sell out.  

Women in Government Breakfast (Friday, October 11, 7:30 a.m. (separate ticketed event)) Marie Lopez Rogers, Mayor, City of Avondale, Arizona and President, National League of Cities   Mayor Rogers grew up working side-by-side with her parents in small migrant farm labor camps. But she persisted in her belief that if you worked hard enough, you could rise above your circumstances and disadvantages.   Sponsored by: Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Inc.

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If you are interested in exhibiting or sponsorship, please visit our Exhibition and Sponsorship websites.

Legal Q&A Index

In each issue of the Texas Town & City magazine, a TML attorney addresses common or emerging legal topics in the Legal Q & A feature. An index of this popular feature can be accessed online in the Legal Research section of the TML website. If the index doesn't shed light on a question you have, TML member city officials can always contact the TML Legal Department for help. For information on contacting a TML attorney and to explore other online legal resources, go to the Ask a TML Attorney page on the TML website.

TML Business Service Partner Spotlight: BuyBoard-Cooperative Purchasing Program

Before purchasing items for your city, consider BuyBoard, a cooperative purchasing program administered by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). Everything on BuyBoard has been competitively bid and awarded based on Texas statutes, which saves your city money and time. For a full description of the valuable services our partners provide, visit the TML Business Service Partner page on the TML website.

Know of a Great Environmental Project?

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is seeking applications and nominations for the 21st Annual Texas Environmental Excellence Awards (TEEA). The submission deadline is October 4, 2013. For more information, including the application process, visit the TEEA website.