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County and special district law
Latest received: 2024 Pocket parts. By Brooks, David B. Thompson/West. Second edition. c2002.
Volumes 35-36A of the popular Texas Practice series provide an in-depth look at county and special district law in Texas. All major facets of this aspect of local government are discussed, including varied topics such as taxation, peace officers, land development, and utilities.
KFT 209 T4 V.35-36A
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County powers & duties
Office of the Attorney General.
Formerly compiled after every legislative Regular Session by the Office of the Attorney General, this series comprises a list of Texas counties' powers and duties as they relate to regulating land use, regulating structures, platting and subdividing land, and providing and regulating water, sewer, and other utility services to residential property. Though compiled primarily for county judges, this title serves as a great reference to researchers interested in county powers. No commentary is provided; this is simply a listing of relevant statutes that is updated after every legislative session.
KFT 5330 C6
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County subdivision regulation sourcebookLatest received: 2010 Update. Texas Association of Counties. 2010 ed. 2010.
Intended primarily for commissioners courts, county attorneys, and county engineers, this title aims to help county officials devise subdivision regulations. The authors note that counties experiencing rapid residential development growth in unincorporated areas would benefit best from this treatise. This 2010 update reflects new legislation, recent judicial opinions, and modified state regulations. Included are the text of Chapter 232 of the Local Government Code, historical notes, a glossary of terms, related statutes, and sample subdivision regulations for both Hays County and Hunt County. Also of note are special sections on colonias, manufactured home rental communities, and Groundwater Availability Certification. Includes sample forms.
KFT 5698 C68
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Employment law manual for Texas cities
By Mueller, Laura. Texas Municipal League. 2010.
Note: This item is also available electronically.
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Guide to Texas laws for county officials
Latest received: 2018. Texas Association of Counties. 1986-.
Note: This item is also available electronically.
Available online.: https://www.gillespiecounty.org/upload/page/0049/docs/2021-Guide-to-Laws-for-County-Officials.pdf
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Handbook for mayors and councilmembers
Latest received: 2019 Edition. By Texas Municipal League. Texas Municipal League. 2010-.
The Texas Municipal League provides excellent information for both city officials and citizens. This handbook provides a broad, readable overview of the different types of municipalities in Texas and the legal issues surrounding the workings of city governments.
Note: This item is also available electronically.
Available online.: https://www.tml.org/186/Handbook-for-Mayors-and-Councilmembers
KFT 5304 T65
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Municipal law and practice
Latest received: October 2024 Pocket parts. By Brooks, David B. West. Second edition. 1999.
The three-volume set is divided into six parts which cover the history of municipal law in Texas, municipal administration, fiscal administration, public safety, public health and welfare, and land development. It is written in plain English to make these laws accessible for use by municipal employees such as mayors, city council members, and city managers as well as members of the legal profession. Included are appendices containing tables of statutes, rules and regulations, and cases.
KFT 209 T4 V.22-23A
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Public finance handbook for Texas counties
Texas Association of Counties. Latest received: 2017 Edition.
Pollan's general overview of the county bond issuance process guides the reader step by step, with easy to understand explanations and descriptions. The author provides definitions, charts, and statutory references to supplement his explanations. This is an ideal starting point for the researcher looking into county finance laws, or, according to the author, counties who rarely issue bonds.
URL: https://www.county.org/TAC/media/TACMedia/Legal/Legal%20Publications%20Documents/2017_Public_Finance_Final.pdf
KFT 6740 P83
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Public information handbook
Office of the Attorney General. Latest received: 2018.
The Texas Attorney General provides a thorough look at the Public Information Act and its workings.
Note: This item is also available electronically.
Available Online: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/files/divisions/open-government/publicinfo_hb.pdf
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Revenue manual for Texas cities
Latest received: 2017 Update. Texas Municipal League. 2012-.
Organized alphabetically by type of revenue source available to Texas cities. Details revenue source, how it is adopted, types of cities which can adopt it, how much revenue can be generated. Includes various sources of debt funding or financing.
Note: This item is also available electronically.
Available Online.: https://www.tml.org/191/Revenue-Manual-for-Texas-Cities
KFT 5692 R38
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Texas courthouse guide
Texas Lawyer Press. Latest received: 2016.
"The Texas Courthouse Guide is an indispensable reference for the country's third largest legal community. This edition contains vital up-to-date information about the courts, administrative agencies, associations and other institutions that comprise the legal landscape. The book is an easy-to-use guide that has contact information such as: phone, mail, fax and e-mail addresses for elected officials and staff employees throughout the Texas public legal scene, including judges, district and county clerks, prosecutors, court reporters, court coordinators and more." - from the publisher
KFT 8700 A19 C68
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Texas home rule charters
By Blodgett, Terrell. Texas Municipal League. Second edition. c2010.
This report is the result of a survey conducted by the Texas Municipal League on home rule practices in the state of Texas. It examines many facets of local government and how they are handled under state law and in home rule charters across the state. This is a valuable resources for city officials researching common local government practices.
KFT 5304 B6
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Texas homestead law
By Oldham, J. Thomas. John Quincy Adams Pub. Draft 3rd ed. c2006.
KFT 5670 O4
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Texas municipal procurement laws made easy : Answers to the most frequently asked questions about Texas municipal procurement laws
By Grant, Julian. Office of the Attorney General. 2012.
This title released by the Texas Attorney General provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about Texas municipal procurement laws. Specific topics covered include the application of municipal procurement laws, bidding threshold amount, general procedural requirements, bid requests, exceptions to the competitive bidding requirements, and alternative delivery methods for the construction of structures.
KFT 849 G73
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Texas municipal zoning law
Latest received: Release 32, November 2024. By Dougherty, James L. LEXIS Pub. Third edition. c1999-.
Texas Municipal Zoning Law has long been the authoritative resource on zoning in Texas. It includes an overview of the historical development of zoning law, an explanation of the existing law and guide to modifying or adopting new ordinances to accomplish planning goals. Annual updates ensure its relevance.
Note: This item is also available electronically.
KFT 5698 M5
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The Texas property tax system
Latest received: 2011 Revision. Real Estate Center. 1997.
Charles E. Gilliland has written a number of publications and articles in his work at Texas A&M University's Real Estate Center. In this publication, he presents a brief but thorough explanation of Texas's property tax system. He provides an overview that lists all the governmental entities involved in the tax system as well as their functions. Separate chapters are devoted to property owner's rights, market value concepts and appraisal principles. He then provides an explanation of each phase of the implementation of the tax, giving the reader an authoritative and concise guide to this much discussed tax system.
URL: https://assets.recenter.tamu.edu/Documents/Articles/1192.pdf
KFT 6525 G5
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Antieau on local government law
Latest received: Release 113, August 2009. By Stevenson, Sandra M. M. Bender. Second edition. 1997-.
This six volume set is comprehensive treatment of all aspects of local government law.
KF 5300 A6 A52
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The death and life of great American cities
By Jacobs, Jane. Modern Library. 50th anniversary ed., 2011 Modern Library ed. 2011.
"A direct and fundamentally optimistic indictment of the short-sightedness and intellectual arrogance that has characterized much of urban planning in this century, The Death and Life of Great American Cities has, since its first publication in 1961, become the standard against which all endeavors in that field are measured. In prose of outstanding immediacy, Jane Jacobs writes about what makes streets safe or unsafe; about what constitutes a neighborhood, and what function it serves within the larger organism of the city; about why some neighborhoods remain impoverished while others regenerate themselves. She writes about the salutary role of funeral parlors and tenement windows, the dangers of too much development money and too little diversity. Compassionate, bracingly indignant, and always keenly detailed, Jane Jacobs's monumental work provides an essential framework for assessing the vitality of all cities." - from the publisher
KF 5697 J3
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From sprawl to sustainability : Smart growth, new urbanism, green development, and renewable energy
By Freilich, Robert H. Section of State and Local Government Law, American Bar Association. Second edition. c2010.
A great resource for city planners, land use lawyers, and other public officials, this title is divided into four parts: sprawl and the need for sustainable growth policies (looking at the problems brought on by sprawl, the need for good policies, and The Ramapo Plan); state and regional sustainability solutions (with specifics on California, Hawaii, New Jersey, Florida, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Portland, Seattle, San Diego, and other locations); new urbanism and green development (form-based codes, LEED, green building benefits, and renewable energy); and geographical and locational tier solutions (working within already urbanized areas, city-county urbanizing, and agricultural/rural areas). Also includes a list of relevant cases and a bibliography.
KF 5692 F74
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Greening local government : Legal strategies for promoting sustainability, efficiency, and fiscal savings
American Bar Association, Section of State and Local Government Law. c2012.
In an effort to promote sustainable, efficient, and fiscally smart strategies that can be taken at a local level, this title draws from many examples of local governments across the country that have taken "green" measures. Each of the 21 chapters is written by a different author, and some of the topics discussed include economic development strategies, procurement policies, paperless governments, building and development codes, waste management, electrical grids, water quality, and litigation issues that may affect a local government. The last part of the book has in-depth case studies that take close looks at New Orleans after Katrina, Miami's zoning code, and the master plan adopted by a small community in South Carolina. Also includes a table of cases and a subject index.
KF 5305 G74
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Handbook of local government law
By Reynolds, Osborne M. West Group. Second edition. 2001.
KF 5300 R4
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The law of municipal corporations
Latest received: 2017 Pocket parts. By McQuillin, Eugene. Callaghan. Third edition. 1949-.
"This publication provides expert coverage of all aspects of municipal law, quick access to materials via a uniform decimal numbering system, and majority and minority positions with federal and local case annotation, arranged by jurisdiction. It also provides assistance in conducting additional research or for conducting complex litigation, with official and parallel citations and detailed footnotes." - from the publisher
KF 5305 M3
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Local government law in a nutshell
By McCarthy, David J. Thomson/West. Fifth edition. c2003.
"Reliable source of local government law features added emphasis on finance, including special tax districts and the implications of the Civil Rights Act of 1991. Discusses taxation, borrowing, and updating in the area of 1983. A review of each rule is included, accompanied by expert explanation of its underlying concepts." - from the publisher
Note: This item is also available electronically.
KF 5300 M3
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Social media and local governments : Navigating the new public square
By Salkin, Patricia E. American Bar Association, Section of State and Local Government Law. [2013], ♭2013.
"This guide provides practical information to attorneys who work in or provide counsel to the public sector to advise their organizations not only about the repercussions of the use, but also about the general public who use these channels and allow for public comment." - from the publisher
KF 5300 S265
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State & local government civil rights liability
By Bodensteiner, Ivan E. West Group. 1987-.
"This text considers the grounds on which state and local government entities and their officials may be subject to liability under major civil rights statutes. It advises on jurisdiction, immunities, types of conduct, regulated procedure, enforcement, proof of claims, defenses, remedies, and even attorneys’ fees." - from the publisher
KF 1325 C58 B6
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State & local government land use liability
Latest received: Release 19, Dec. 2016. By Zizka, Michael A. West Group. 1997-.
"State and local governments face numerous property issues. The text answers questions like these: Can public agencies settle land use disputes outside a public agency? Can public agencies settle land use disputes by agreeing to grant certain land use entitlements? Can municipalities protect themselves with immunity? If so, how? Topics covered include regulatory authority and limits; land use regulations, permits, and enforcement; the municipal attorney’s role in land use administration; litigation, municipal procedural defenses, and judicial review; negotiation and settlement; defending against physical and regulatory taking claims; procedural and substantive due process; and equal protection, variances, and housing." - from the publisher
KF 5698 Z5
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Subdivision law and growth management
By Kushner, James A. West Group. Second edition. c2001-.
With increasing urbanization and the recognition the growth of cities needs to be managed for safety, health and aesthetic reasons disputes pitting varied parties are increasing. This text is one of the few devoted to subdivision law. Elements of many topics are brought together in this treatise from land use to zoning and urban planning.
KF 5698 K87
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Suing and defending cities for federal constitutional violations : A treatise for city attorneys and public interest litigators
Latest received: Release 11, June 2005. By Gelfand, M. David. LEXIS Pub. Third edition. c2001-.
KF 5300 G45
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Takings : Land-development conditions and regulatory takings after Dolan and Lucas
Section of State and Local Government Law, American Bar Association. c1996.
KF 5698 A5 T35
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The TDR handbook : Designing and implementing successful transfer of development rights programs
Island Press. c2012.
Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) allow communities to steer development from areas with little or no infrastructure to areas where public services exist. The goal of TDR is also to preserve environments such as wetlands, vistas, farmland, wellhead protection, etc. This book is intended as a comprehensive guide that includes advice concerning statutes, model ordinances, program administration, as well as comparisons with other preservation programs. There are also case studies for more practical information.
KF 5692 T37
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Trends in land use law from A to Z : Adult uses to zoning
Book Pub., ABA Pub., American Bar Association. c2001.
Published by the Section of State and Local Government Law of the American Bar Association, this provides commentary on the land use "hot topics" by experts in the field.
KF 5692 T74
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Understanding the law of zoning and land use controls
By Burke, D. Barlow. LexisNexis. Third edition. 2013.
The LexisNexis “Understanding” series is similar to West’s Nutshells and Carolina Academic Press’ “Mastering” series. Each topic mirrors the coverage of a first year law school course. Major statutes and important case law are covered, but detailed footnotes are left for the treatise on the subject. While written with law students in mind, this type of overview can be helpful as a refresher for lawyers or a starting point for other researchers. LexisNexis provides a detailed Table of Contents and the first chapter of most volumes in the series on their website.
Note: This item is also available electronically.
KF 5698 B87
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Zoning and land use controls
Latest received: Release 86, March 2009. By Rohan, Patrick J. M. Bender. [1977]-.
This set has a thorough discussion of the theory and practical aspects of zoning and land use issues. Model ordinances are included.
KF 5698 R63