CLEAT, City Standoff Over Police Monitor

Police union threatens legal action if OPM continues with no contract

"...process would now conform to Chapter 143 of the local government code), and would still be able to make..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Naked City

"...court ruled "the budget transfer was authorized by the local government code and did not improperly intrude into Constable..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature

Are We Masters of Our Domain?

Critics are concerned that rather than boosting local shops, a subsidy deal struck by City Council with developers of the Domain is dropping cash into an already successful project, filled with high-end stores

"...Austin. But critics are concerned that rather than boosting local shops, a subsidy deal struck by City Council with..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Who Should Pay for Lobbying?

Proceedings begin in lawsuit about taxpayer-funded lobbying

"...differ on what constitutes prohibited activities, however. To AFP, Local Government Code statute 89.002 is clear on that point,..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Greed Hasn't Won on Mueller Deal – Yet

"...and friends is how to get around the Texas Local Government Code that stipulates a government entity, whether selling..."

July 20, 2004 Postmarks

Naked City

Volente debates incorporation as a means of escaping Austin's extraterritorial jurisdiction, and its development rules.

"...everywhere else around here, is changing. What vexes the locals now is how to respond: Should Lake Travis become..."

Sept. 22, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SDS

Giving incentives a bad name

"...with then-developers Endeavor, under Chap­ter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code. The agreement means that, based on property-..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Endorsements

Travis County Bond Election

"...who you are. There are also a couple of local Travis Co. EMS merger/annexation propositions – we say bring..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Forget the little boxes -- it's the big boxes we need to knock down

"...with the spirit of Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code, which enables such municipal giveaways and is..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files

Records will not be released to the Chronicle

"...disclosure. Opponents of G file transparency – like the local officer’s union, the Austin Police Association (APA) – say..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

No Bottle Rockets on a Too-Dry July 4 Weekend

Voluntary agreement stops sales of "rockets and missiles"

"...with fins or rudders" will not be sold on local fireworks stands during this Independence Day season, due to..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Group Aims to Stop Handouts for Retail Developments

Petition effort seeks to prevent city from subsidizing retail projects

"...The campaign by local businesses to end tax-based incentives for retail developments has..."

Oct. 12, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Endorsements

No on everything. Double no on Proposition 2.

"...not constitute a debt." Proposition 3 actually has a local hook – Save Our Springs Alliance won a lawsuit..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

Maspero Heads for Rehab

Williamson Co. Sheriff John Maspero apologizes for public drunkenness, enters treatment.

"...he felt "betrayed" by Taylor's decision. According to the Local Government Code, a sheriff can be removed from office..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Imminent Harm

The city plays a high-stakes, high-risk game with Stratus Properties, while the citizens look on

"...the hotly contested issue that had drawn hundreds of locals to the meeting that evening. And had things gone..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Pretty Sneaky

Up to Here

"...to Me facility... is exempt from Chapter 244 Texas local government code and the city council no longer has..."

Jan. 15, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

After Shootings, Chases, and a Gun Drawn on a Child, Austin Wants DPS Out. Gov. Abbott Won't Allow It

Easy come, uneasy go

"...that the state would assume a bigger role in local public safety. Perhaps there is some truth to both..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Pushing for Real Police Oversight in Contract and on the Ballot

What exactly is a G File?

"...to Subsection (g) of Section 143.089 of the Texas Local Government Code, the snippet of state law establishing this..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APA President Files Grievance

Complaint calls for Citizen Review Panel overhaul, Frasier's dismissal

"...part of the discovery process for her trial. The local police activist, whose book, Running From Empty Shoes, details..."

April 15, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Escamilla's Defense

Aftermath of Lehmberg removal trial leaves opponents still polarized

"...and combative attitude during and after her arrest prompted local employment attorney Kerry O'Bri­en and then County Attorney David..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

More Trouble for Rosemary Lehmberg

Former political rival seeks removal and criminal charges

"...filed suit, pursuant to a rarely-used provision of the Local Government Code, seeking Lehmberg's ouster from office. The LGC..."

June 3, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

A local investor charges Endeavor's tax-rebate package is not just stupid but illegal

"...over Endeavor's collapsed Wal-Mart deal at MoPac and Slaughter, local retailer and investor Brian Rodgers announced Tuesday he has..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Matters of Perception

Evidence suggest that former APD officer Timothy Enlow hasn't been completely honest -- nor have those who have testified against him.

"...City Attorney Mike Cronig told arbitrator Harold Moore that local media, seizing upon the "sexiest" allegation, had overemphasized the..."

Sept. 27, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Readers weigh in on the recent Best Of Austin issue, and the Save Our Volente committe rebuts an article.

"...the omnipresent Richard Suttle), have read the State and Local Government Code differently from incorporation opponents (and the city..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Column

Austin Orgs Disagree on Legality of Secret Police Records in New Court Filings

A hearing has been set for April 9

"...Austin voters opted into Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code (the state law allowing cities to maintain..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Authors of Police Oversight Act Sue City for Failing to Fully Implement Ordinance

Suit names interim police chief and city manager as defendants

"...of the G file. Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code permits departments to maintain a secret personnel..."

Dec. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

One of Austin’s Most Important Police Trials Is Off to a Strange Start

Curiouser and curiouser

"...law governing G file access (Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code) and subsequent court rulings have made clear..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...petition signatures to repeal Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code, which limits procedures on police officer discipline..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature

Community, Policing

City, police union, activists arrive at compromise with new four-year contract

"...can do legally under Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code (which covers municipal civil service) but have..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council’s Last Licks

Closing up shop before summer break

"...week, including an all-day special called meeting Wed­nes­day on CodeNEXT (see "CodeNEXT and Compatibility," June 29). That means 130..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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