July 17, 2015, Number 28
.pdf Version: TML Legislative Update Number 28
Oil and Gas Regulation Clearinghouse The House version of the oil and gas drilling bill, H.B. 40 by Rep. Drew Darby, became law on May 18, 2015, when it was signed by Governor Abbott. The final version of the bill represents a compromise between the Texas Municipal League and the...read more
Update: E-Cigarettes As is often the case with novel issues impacting the public health and safety, cities preceded both the state and federal government in enacting regulations regarding electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). City e-cigarette ordinances generally impose: (1) zoning regulations; and/or (2) health and safety regulations (e.g., they often prohibit the sale and distribution to minors). In light of impending regulations at the state and federal level, your city may soon need...read more
Lt. Governor Appoints Select Transportation Committee Lt. Governor Patrick announced the appointment of the Senate Select Committee on Transportation Planning. The committee created by H.B. 20 will study issues related to transportation planning, financing and performance, and the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) collaboration with stakeholders such as elected officials, local governments, and metropolitan planning...read more
Reed v. Town of Gilbert: Does Your Sign Ordinance Need Updating? Reed v. Town of Gilbert is the recent U.S. Supreme Court opinion that calls into question certain content-related sign ordinance provisions. A previous Legislative Update article explained the holding in more detail. A number of national organizations will be conducting webinars for city officials about the case in the coming...read more
Resolutions for the 2015 TML Annual Conference The TML Constitution states that resolutions for consideration at the Annual Conference must be submitted to the TML headquarters 45 calendar days prior to the first day of the Annual Conference. For 2015, this provision means that resolutions from any member city, TML region, or TML affiliate must arrive at the TML headquarters no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 10, 2015...read more
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TML Annual Conference Registration and Housing News A record 1,700 participants registered for the TML Annual Conference when registration and housing opened on July 14. Delegate sleeping rooms are still available at many of the TML conference hotels on the peak nights of Wednesday, September 23, and Thursday, September 24.
If you're planning to join us in San Antonio, register and reserve your hotel room early.
We're thrilled with the enthusiastic response to the San Antonio conference, and hope to see you there.
TML Small Cities' Problem-Solving Clinic Coming to Borger Small cities, we have a training workshop that is just your size - a TML Small Cities' Problem-Solving Clinic. While each clinic covers the basics (key legal requirements, legislative updates, and a review of TML services), there's also plenty of time for you to discuss the issues important to your city during the legal question-and-answer sessions and roundtable discussion. For just $40 per registrant, the clinics deliver a high educational impact at a low cost. The first clinic for 2015 is scheduled for August 7 in Borger.
Register now at www.tmlsmallcities.org. August TML Webinar: Retail Follows Rooftops Texas is a great place to live and new residents are flocking to the state. Whether you are a rural community on the edge of ever-expanding suburbs or a large city expecting further growth, it's important to understand how population growth affects your retail development strategy. Learn practical tips for recruiting retail to support your growing community and hear case studies on how high-growth Texas cities have successfully navigated change at this one-hour webinar on Thursday, August 6, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. CDT.
Webinar details and registration.
Prepare Your Newly Elected Officials for Success Encourage your city's newly elected officials to attend the Newly Elected City Officials' Orientation, hosted by the Texas Municipal League (TML) and the Association of Mayors, Councilmembers and Commissioners (AMCC). This training program will answer your newly elected officials' questions and help them address the issues they'll face as a new mayor or city councilmember. Join us August 13-14 in Round Rock for this valuable learning experience.
Register now. The July 24-25 workshop sold out.
National League of Cities Hosts Leadership Summit The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting its annual Leadership Summit, "Leading Through Tough Times," September 16-19 in Orlando, Florida. The NLC Leadership Summit is an interactive retreat for city officials from across the United States that provides opportunity for peer learning and networking. This year's faculty of leadership experts will discuss how to handle challenging community issues, foster innovation, and build trust with constituents.
For more information, go to www.nlc.org or contact Laura Lanford at [email protected].
Help wanted? Let the TML Career Center Assist The TML Career Center is the most frequently visited page on the TML website because it connects employers with potential employees. TML member cities can post job openings at no charge. Private sector companies can post job openings at a cost of $150 for a 30-day posting. For more information, visit the TML Career Center today.
TML's LinkedIn Group: A Place to Connect If you're a city official in a TML member city, you're invited to join our LinkedIn Group. The TML LinkedIn Group will connect you with peers in other Texas cities in a private forum. You can post interesting articles, discuss city issues, and share your insights and best practices. Join our LinkedIn Group today!
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2015
Jul 23
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Aug 14
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Aug 14
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Region 11 Meeting
Aransas Pass
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Sep 17
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Sep 23
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Region 12 Meeting
San Antonio
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Oct 22
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2015
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2016
Jan 28-29
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Texas City Management Association William "King" Cole Session 1 - Basics
Austin
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Feb 18-20
| TML-AMCC Elected Officials' Conference
Bastrop
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Feb 20-21
| Texas Youth Advisory Commission Summit
Pearland
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Feb 25-26
| Texas City Management Clinic
Salado
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Mar 31-Apr 1
| Texas City Management Association William "King" Cole Session 2 - Advanced
Addison
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Apr 17-20
| Government Finance Officers Association Spring Institute
Austin
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May 11-13
| Texas Municipal Utilities Association Annual Conference
Kerrville
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Jun 8-10
| Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers Annual Conference
Arlington
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Jun 9-12
| Texas City Management Association Annual Conference
South Padre Island
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Jun 15-17
| Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference
Bastrop
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Aug 2-5
| Building Officials Association of Texas Annual Conference
Sugar Land
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Aug 18-19
| Newly Elected City Officials' Orientation
San Antonio
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Oct 4-7
| TML Annual Conference and Exhibition
Austin
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