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City Series: Why the Texas Open Meetings Act Matters More Than You Think

City Series: Why the Texas Open Meetings Act Matters More Than You Think

By David Billings on June 1, 2026

Civic Insights with David Billings One hot, humid Texas evening, a family reviews the agenda for an upcoming city council meeting. Like many families, they…

What Students in Alternative Education Actually Need and What Most Programs Don’t Give Them

What Students in Alternative Education Actually Need and What Most Programs Don’t Give Them

By Sarah Owen on May 21, 2026

Data Centers, Growth, and the Next Infrastructure Challenge for Rockwall County

Data Centers, Growth, and the Next Infrastructure Challenge for Rockwall County

By David Billings on May 21, 2026

Mother’s Day, the Rule of Law, and the Black Letters That Matter

Mother’s Day, the Rule of Law, and the Black Letters That Matter

By David Billings on May 14, 2026

Recall Petitions Certified for Four Fate Elected Officials as Ethics Investigations Move Forward

Recall Petitions Certified for Four Fate Elected Officials as Ethics Investigations Move Forward

By David Billings on May 13, 2026

Growth, Public Pressure, and the Limits of the Law

Growth, Public Pressure, and the Limits of the Law

By David Billings on May 8, 2026

The Document That Quietly Runs Your City

The Document That Quietly Runs Your City

By David Billings on May 3, 2026

Security Without Compromise: Why Section 702 Needs Constitutional Guardrails

Security Without Compromise: Why Section 702 Needs Constitutional Guardrails

By David Billings on April 27, 2026

Op-Ed: What Voters Need to Know About Campaign Promises

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Op-Ed: What Voters Need to Know About Campaign Promises

By David Billings on April 17, 2026

Op-Ed: What Voters Need to Know: Taxes, Accountability, and Transparency in Fate

By David Billings on April 11, 2026