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The start of another session of the Texas Legislature is almost here. Beginning January 12, 2021, lawmakers will have 140 days to debate over changes to Texas law. As we recently covered in our 2021 Legislative Preview webinar, it is unknown how this session will unfold during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It is expected lawmakersRead more

With election season behind us, the eyes of the Texas political world turn towards the State Capitol in Austin as the 87th Texas Legislative Session is set to commence on January 12, 2021. Bill pre-filing has already begun, with hundreds of bills filed on the first day – November 9, 2020. After a strange andRead more

The 87th Legislative Session is nearly upon us. Normally, everyone would be preparing for the frantic hustle and bustle a legislative session brings to the capitol in Austin, but this session will likely see many debates taking place virtually. While this session may look completely different than any other in Texas history, the Texas CommunityRead more

Recently, we have received many questions from managers and board members regarding hearings under Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code. Although Texas statute lists the requirements, it offers little guidance for conducting the actual hearing. The following article provides a breakdown of the legal aspects and procedures associated with 209 hearings and, due toRead more