Commentary on 2017 Texas Legislative Activity Affecting Nonprofits and State Associations

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My August 24 presentation at the 15th Annual State Bar Governance of Nonprofit Organizations course is available here. I received a positive response from those attending and welcome your comments or questions regarding the paper. The 85th … [Continue reading]

Texas Nonprofit Sector Receives Attention of Texas Legislators in the 2017 Session

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End-of-session final summary: The 85th Texas Legislature Regular Session ended on May 29, 2017, featuring more than 7,000 bills and resolutions in both houses that occupied the attention of lawmakers and affected citizens and groups. Compared to … [Continue reading]

Texas Legislation Affecting Nonprofit Organizations Approaches Session’s End

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85th Texas Legislature, 2017 Regular Session As of April 30, 2017 • Legislators race to the finish of session:  With four weeks remaining in the 85th regular session, legislators are scrambling to get bills passed in their house and quickly … [Continue reading]

First Summary of Bills in the 2017 Texas Legislature Affecting Nonprofit Organizations

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Bill filing deadline has passed on the "60th day" of session: A first snapshot of the variety of issues before the 2017 Texas Legislature is now available.  The 60th day has passed, which is the last day for senators and representatives to file … [Continue reading]