August 21,2015
   
No Legislative Update this week.     
TML Annual Conference Update
More than 2,500 delegates have registered for the September 22-25 TML Annual Conference and Exhibition at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio.  If you haven't yet signed up, there's still time to register and reserve your room.  Can't afford three days out of the office?  Register for a single day at a reduced rate.  

Make plans now to come to San Antonio.

TML MultiState IEBP Hosts Fun Run/Walk at TML Annual Conference
The TML MultiState IEBP is hosting a 5K Fun Run/Walk on Wednesday, September 23, in conjunction with the TML Annual Conference in San Antonio.  Participants who register online by September 4 will receive a special safety yellow "Taking Charge of My Health" t-shirt.  

Sign up for the Fun Run/Walk.

New TML Economic Development Conference
TML announces its new Economic Development Conference taking place Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17, at the Hyatt Lost Pines.  At this two-day conference, economic development experts and city leaders will share practices and adaptable solutions that can help you create a positive business environment, spur job creation, and maximize investment in your town or city.

Register and make your hotel reservation.

TML Small Cities' Problem-Solving Clinic Coming to Diboll
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 next clinic for 2015 is scheduled for October 30 in Diboll.

Reserve your spot at the October 30 clinic.

Registration Is Now Open for the TML HR Workshop
Join us November 5-6 - in person or by webcast - for the 2015 Human Resources for Public Officials Workshop.  This training will help you spot HR issues before they arise, and develop practices and policies to effectively manage your city's greatest asset - your employees.  You'll gain tips on hiring, firing, and writing personnel policies, and learn how to avoid harassment, discrimination, and other legal claims that are often present in the employment arena.

Check out the agenda and register.

September Webinar on Cities and Firearms
On January 1, 2016, the law allowing open carry of a handgun by a license holder goes into effect. As with concealed carry by a license holder, the legislature has limited how cities can regulate license holders. In addition, license holders will, with exceptions, soon be allowed to carry a concealed handgun on a college campus. This legislation, combined with more frequent rallies and gatherings dedicated to the open carry rifles, has led to confusion about the law in Texas. This webinar will address state law and municipal authority over the regulations of "firearms" (e.g. rifles, shotguns, and handguns). 

Stay on Target: Cities and Firearms Webinar
Thursday, September 10
10:30-11:30 a.m.

Register early.  The webinar will sell out.

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!

 

2015
Aug 21-22
Galveston 
Aug 28
Balcones Heights
Sep 10
Region 5 Meeting
Wichita Falls  
Sep 15
Rockdale 
Sep 17
Region 9 Meeting
Hewitt 
Sep 23
Region 12 Meeting
San Antonio 
Oct 15
Region 15 Meeting
Kilgore 
Oct 22
Region 15 Meeting
Lubbock
Oct 22
Region 8 Meeting
Flower Mound 
2015
Aug 26
Texas Municipal Human Resources Association Nuts and Bolts
The Woodlands
Aug 26-28
TML Leadership Academy: Course 2
Round Rock (SOLD OUT)
Sep 10
Webinar
Sep 22-25
TML Annual Conference and Exhibition
San Antonio
Oct 13
HB 40: What the Oil and Gas Bill Means for Cities
Webinar
Oct 16-17
Economic Development Conference
Bastrop
Oct 28-30
Government Finance Officers Assocation of Texas Fall Conference
Houston
Oct 30
TML Small Cities' Problem-Solving Clinic
Diboll
Nov 5Texas Reception at NLC Congress of Cities and Exposition
Nashville
Nov 5-6
Human Resources for Public Officials
Austin
Dec 4TML Newly Elected Officials' Workshop
Austin
Dec 10-11
Public Funds Investment Act
San Antonio
2016
Jan 28-29
Texas City Management Association William "King" Cole Session 1 - Basics
Austin
Feb 18-20
TML-AMCC Elected Officials' Conference
Bastrop
Feb 20-21
Texas Youth Advisory Commission Summit
Pearland
Feb 25-26
Texas City Management Clinic
Granbury

 

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