Recall that the laws in the state of Texas mandate that all state agencies are placed on a “sunset” clock.  Periodically, every state agency must come up for review and are required to go through the … more

One of the more shocking and talked about events this session was what occurred to the legislation and laws governing the state’s 70,000-plus plumbers.

This all got started when the State Board of … more

HB 2566 - relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate litter and mosquito control.

Cameron County has experienced health and safety issues in the unincorporated areas of the county, … more

HB 2101 - Relating to the regulation of reroofing contractors.

First, this bill did not pass.  It failed to pass in the House when it came up for a vote. 

We mention it here only to say that TMHA … more

HB 799 - Relating to liability for certain damage caused by vehicles exceeding maximum height limitations.

Dubbed the “bridge strike bill,” HB 799 imposes strict liability on the owner of a vehicle … more

Around 12:30am this morning, the TMHA supported HB 2546 passed the Senate.  The bill passed on the last day and on the last calendar in the Senate.  This is another major step for the legislation … more

We have 25 days left of the 2019 Texas Legislative Session.  In some circles that can still sound like plenty of time. 

What can’t get done in almost a month? 

But in legislative speak these last 25 … more

In a 5-2 decision the Bryan City Council voted to close the door on affordable housing last night despite the many objections of those that came to testify against the zoning ordinance change.

The … more