The article discusses the legal challenges to the implementation of the Texas Open Meetings Act. It reports that four cities in Texas and several elected officials filed a lawsuit to overturn the law invoking the argument that the criminal penalties attached to it violate their right to free ...
For additional information on the Open Meetings Act, including sections on “Walking Quorums” and “New Technologies,” go tohttps://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/OMA_handbook_2018.pdf.
The article reports that AG wins landmark ruling to keep Texas Open Meetings Act intact. U.S. District Judge Robert Junell ruled that a number of allegations brought by former Alpine city council members that the open meetings law restricts or affects free speech of public officials who are a...
HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: "In 1853 pioneer stockmen built cabins along the Blanco River near the present site of the town and prepared to defend themselves against Indian attack. In 1854 the operators of the Pittsburgh Land Company, including Gen. John D. Pitts, A. M. Lindsey, F...
A year ago, the Rangers got off to blazing start, helped by a heavy early home schedule, and had to hang on for dear life to reach the playoffs. How’d that work out? Well on March 28, when they open this season, they’ll hoist the World Champions flag, if...
Summary This document presents the initial set of requirements for PRIME from the legal and regulatory point of view. It constitutes one of the three integral parts of the Deliverable 1.1. a. Its first chapter sets out the general legal framework for privacy and personal dataFleschert, Miranda...
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Do Public Officials Leave Their Constitutional Rights at the Ballot Box? A Commentary on the Texas Open Meetings ActFederal court decisionsFines & penaltiesLitigationProvisionsAdministrative lawFees & chargesEnforcementRestrictionsFreedom of speechMeetings...