Because I have had the privilege of testifying on behalf of JW client Texas Association of Broadcasters regarding bills pending in past Texas legislative sessions, I have regularly written about the aftermath of those...more
Faced with the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the February winter storm energy shortages, and redistricting, most observers thought there would be little time left in the 2021 Texas legislative session for bills...more
8/30/2021
/ Broadcasting ,
Disaster Preparedness ,
Free Speech ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Journalists ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Public Health ,
Public Policy ,
Public Records ,
Redistricting ,
State and Local Government ,
State Legislatures
The 2019 Texas Legislative session will be remembered for several hard-won victories by a coalition of advocates for free expression, news reporting, and open access to government records led by Jackson Walker client the...more
9/17/2019
/ Anti-SLAPP ,
Broadcasting ,
Citizens Participation Acts ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Free Speech ,
Freedom of Expression ,
Legislative Agendas ,
News Stories ,
Press Releases ,
Public Concern ,
Public Information ,
Public Records
In football, blocking and tackling is as important as connecting on a long pass. In a legislative session that was tough going for advocates of open government and news reporting, a tenacious defense won more victories than...more