Unlike previous sessions that at times derailed over politically volatile issues, this session remained focus on the job at hand.  And as laid out by the three state leaders – Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. … more

One of our main goals this session was to provide energy code flexibility and choice to our modular home manufacturers and builders.  This was the culmination of several years of work where … more

From a previous post early on in our From the 86th series, we discussed the increased volume  of landlord tenant related bills filed.  We tracked 50 bills this session that could have some impact on … more

Following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, it was clear that a top priority of this year’s legislature was to address issues coming out of the most significant natural disaster in recent memory … more

HB 852 - Relating to information a municipality may consider in determining the amount of certain building permit and inspection fees.

H.B. 852 prohibits municipalities from using the valuation or … more

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