Video & Transcript Research : 'local government control'
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the government against the people. Taxpayer funded lobbying often pits local.
- They do all of this not just... as a government partner, but as a recipient of state and local government
- So they used a lot of tax dollars to oppose local control, right?
- So, most local governments have really abandoned, these days, any semblance of- fiscal sanity.
- Well, I'd suggest one of the primary reasons for that. is because of local governments using taxpayer
Keywords:
Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water permit, water appropriation, dam permit exemption, reservoir, flood control, floodwater control, erosion control, sediment control, watershed protection, flood prevention, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, USDA, local sponsor, district, authority, water infrastructure
TX
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- What the framers debated was that ensuring our freedom... is the structure of our government.
- Of course, the federal government, power is spread over the three.
- and the state government.
- limits of the power of the federal government is crazy.
- And it's a chilling... effect on local prosecutors protecting Texans when the feds... don't want them
Keywords:
municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues
TX
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- While current law under Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code and the Texas Constitution provides
- You know, that as a city councilman, those are responsibilities of governance indeed. Sure.
- You know, at a local level to protect their communities, heritage, and history. Yeah. Okay, great.
- We have good tenants, local businesses—they're thriving.
- historic landmark or the inclusion of the property within the boundaries of a local..."
Keywords:
zoning, municipality, municipal immunity, governmental immunity, local government, Chapter 211, Texas Local Government Code, land use, declaratory relief, injunctive relief, mandamus, attorney's fees, court costs, property rights, home rule city, code enforcement, planning and zoning, land development, municipal ordinance, historic landmark
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Conservation Jan 29th, 2026 at 09:13 am
Senate Conservation
Transcript Highlights:
- It allows up to $1.5 million of that funding to be awarded as grants to local governments and state educational
- So the local jurisdictions do have jurisdiction over their activities locally.
- But yeah, control measures can really help to keep people much safer.
- generated up to $1.70 in local economic impact.
- We also have the assurance that our local food has impact for local folks that need fresh, healthy food
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/23/26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- local government committee of state and local government committee of the<00:10:26.720>
Senate - , including local governments.
- It is also structured to ensure that local governments remain in control of their communities while operating
- remain in ensure that local governments remain in control<00:58:33.359>
of <00:58:33.520>their - local control and not too preemptive of local control and not flexible<01:11:43.199>
enough <01
Keywords:
public utilities commission, Lake City, port authority, Red Wing, terms of appointment, local government, elections, open meeting law, transparency, public engagement, social media, government accountability, voter access, polling place, ballot, unexpected needs, election judge, public information, political parties, HF4295
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Don't get me wrong, we have our issues with local government too, but this is a truly wonderful local
- , public-private partnership where the hotel industry is working together with the local government to
- House Bill 1630 passed the House with bipartisan support and received a hearing in the Senate Local Government
- House Bill 1998 proposes amendments to various sections of the Education Code and the Local Government
- So our specific Interest in the bill is the increase in the formal bidding process in the local government
Bills:
HB158, HB714, HB 1198, HB1630, HB1998, HB3509, HB3788, HB3875, HB3948, HB3977, HB4097, HB4313, HB4314, HB4317, HB158
Keywords:
housing, veterans, surplus government property, affordable housing, funding sources, housing assistance, homeless prevention, landlord incentives, rural housing, domestic violence, community development, tenant readiness, program participants, financial assistance, homelessness, rental support, Texas Tenant Readiness Program, tenant assistance, housing stability, Texas Department of Housing
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The primary purpose of HB 4313 is to prohibit any local unit of government from using it.
- We'll keep them focused on their primary mission, and that should be the goal of local government.
- It ensures that local government stays focused on the primary issues of local government and doesn't
- Which is why the state is taking an active role in reining in local government spending.
- Plan that is currently required under Chapter 395 of the Local Government Code.
Bills:
HB158, HB714, HB 1198, HB1630, HB1998, HB3509, HB3788, HB3875, HB3948, HB3977, HB4097, HB4313, HB4314, HB4317, HB158
Keywords:
housing, veterans, surplus government property, affordable housing, funding sources, housing assistance, homeless prevention, landlord incentives, rural housing, domestic violence, community development, tenant readiness, program participants, financial assistance, homelessness, rental support, Texas Tenant Readiness Program, tenant assistance, housing stability, Texas Department of Housing
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In the last few years, members, several local governments across the state of Texas have adopted policies
- Although these lawsuits are still pending, there's a growing trend across our state for local governments
- If a local government violates the provisions of this bill, All citizens may report the violation to
- The committee substitute before you clarifies that local governments must.
- The substitute requires local governments to comply with state consumable hemp product laws.
Keywords:
biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, flags, display, state law, municipalities, government buildings, drug enforcement, local control, home rule, municipal charter, county policy, ordinance preemption, state preemption, attorney general enforcement, civil penalties, mandamus
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- A local midwife...
- This isn't just government overreach; it's Texas trying to control what happens outside its borders.
- In government buildings. Yes.
- It is a, obviously, it is a local issue.
- government has... ...effective control over the message and intends to convey its own message.
Keywords:
HB 229, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county dues, county association, state association of counties, lobbying, lobbyist, public funds, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Government Code Chapter 556, Local Government Code Section 89.002, legislative advocacy, municipal government, county government, city government, special district
TX
Bills:
HB 186, HB 201, HB 229, HB 796, HB 1506, HB 2702, HB 2885, HB 3225, HB 3909, HB 4285, HB 5138
Keywords:
social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- undermined by inconsistent interpretations or vague standards by providing clear direction to both local
- governments and TCEQ regarding the appropriate form and content of the certification.
- Senate Bill 2568, Plum Creek Conservation District manages 28 flood control structures. ...built on the
- This is a list of over 2,000 of these control structures that are regulated by local sponsors, which
- In this instance, it's dam and public health and safety flood control.
Keywords:
SB 612, Texas Water Code, Section 49.2127, conservation and reclamation district, water district, reclamation district, developer fees, pipeline construction, water pipeline, sewer pipeline, associated infrastructure, subdivision infrastructure, cost recovery, fee cap, actual reasonable documented costs, engineering fees, legal fees, inspection fees, infrastructure relocation, utility connections
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on County and Regional Government Apr 14th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Keywords:
transportation, infrastructure, funding, state budget, public safety, child welfare, county boards, membership, local governance, public welfare, government service, social services, Texas Family Code, regulation, vendors, solicitors, roadside sales, county authority, Sweeny Hospital District, board of directors
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Would we be able to put manufactured homes in more places without local control with this change?
- These offices may be structured as departments of local government or... be contracts with non-profit
- So this gives the government or the local municipality... ...municipalities the option to create this
- House Bill 1063 would allow local governments the ability to create a tenant legal services office to
- Just to confirm, page 2, line 14 of this bill says a local government "may", and it's not a "shall" bill
Keywords:
municipality, local government, Type A, Type B, Type C, change authority, emergency medical services, civil service status, municipal government, public safety, local government code, school funding, education, state budget, local control, equity, tenant legal services, eviction, low-income tenants, disability rights
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Local and County Government Apr 7th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Local and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate Local and County Government Committee meeting will come to order.
- So, we see that as a benefit to those doing business with the government.
- when, again, we've been restricting the Ways that these same governments can govern and help support
- Bidding laws and may not adopt local rules that weaken or bypass those same standards.
- The local and county government will meet next week. Meeting adjourned.
Keywords:
counties, county officers, education, training, sunset law, county purchasing, procurement practices, budget management, public accountability, emergency procurement, reverse auction, bidding process, competitive bidding, public procurement, city council regulations, public works, bidding procedures, construction contracts, transparency, public trust
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In the last few years, members, several local governments across the state of Texas have adopted policies
- Um, for local governments to adopt these policies, and this bill is intended to address that.
- If a local government violates the provisions of this bill, citizens may report the violation to the
- The committee sub before you clarifies that local governments must comply with state drug laws, and it
- Further, the sub requires local governments to comply with state consumable hemp product laws.
Keywords:
biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, flags, display, state law, municipalities, government buildings, drug enforcement, local control, home rule, municipal charter, county policy, ordinance preemption, state preemption, attorney general enforcement, civil penalties, mandamus
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 24th, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- The substitute allows local governments to issue COs only for the following public works.
- and you can always get them to sign, and they lock up the local government. Not always.
- Very clearly, he heard the concerns from local governments, and we really appreciate that.
- been in local government, but I have followed it quite passionately.
- Chairman, the life you say that the local governments do...
Keywords:
local governments, anticipation notes, certificates of obligation, public works, flood control, financial management, local government, municipal financing, private activity bonds, closing definition, real estate finance, bond issuance, government regulation, bond election, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, political subdivision, city bonds, county bonds, school district bonds
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- By providing clear direction to both local governments and TCEQ, this bill promotes responsible land
- Uh, Plum Creek Conservation District manages 28 flood control structures built on the tributaries of
- This is a list of over 2000 of these flood control structures that are regulated by local sponsors, which
- In this instance, it's dam and it's public health and safety flood control.
- The local districts and the state soil and water board provide money for rehabilitation, but we're trying
Keywords:
SB 612, Texas Water Code, Section 49.2127, conservation and reclamation district, water district, reclamation district, developer fees, pipeline construction, water pipeline, sewer pipeline, associated infrastructure, subdivision infrastructure, cost recovery, fee cap, actual reasonable documented costs, engineering fees, legal fees, inspection fees, infrastructure relocation, utility connections
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- dams or reservoirs operated and maintained for the purposes of erosion, floodwater, and sediment control
Bills:
SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB34, SB18, SB 2, SB 3, SB 5, SB 9, SB 10, SB 14, SB 16, SB 18, SB 34
Keywords:
flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 17th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Number two, there's. a local neighborhood aspect of it.
- And I believe the program is in chapter 351 of the local government code. It exists already.
- Allows advisory boards to hold meetings by telephone conference. 551.127 of the government code governs
- In my local county, these are volunteers.
- government code or the government code.
Keywords:
law enforcement, sheriff, constable, contracts, county governance, HB 554, fireworks, Juneteenth, Juneteenth holiday, retail fireworks permit, Texas Occupations Code, Local Government Code, county commissioners court, drought conditions, Texas A&M Forest Service, fire safety, holiday sales, seasonal fireworks sales, Fourth of July, Independence Day
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 20, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
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on <00:05:04.479>what local control more more leeway on what local control - Local control priorities of another.
- generates tax revenue for local generates tax revenue for local governments<01:05:06.160>
and - some local control and we certainly some local control and we certainly support<01:20:12.719>
- <01:21:21.199>
of local control, you know, piece of local control, you know, piece of legislation
Keywords:
pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety