by Cobb & Counsel | Jul 27, 2021 | Public Information Act Requests
Governor Abbott temporarily suspended some requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But those suspensions end on September 1, 2021, and all governmental bodies must return to complying with the statute as written. That means the end of...
by Cobb & Counsel | Jul 21, 2021 | Regulatory Risk Analysis and Compliance
Thinking about turning your beer brewing hobby into a business? Taking the plunge can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars—you’ll need space, equipment, and raw materials, not to mention license and permit fees, insurance, labor, and marketing costs. If you want to...
by Cobb & Counsel | Jul 14, 2021 | Public Information Act Requests
Governmental bodies in Texas are required to produce public information upon request—but they don’t have to do it for free. Charges for the production of public information must be calculated according to rules established by the attorney general. If you think you’re...
by Cobb & Counsel | Jul 8, 2021 | Regulatory Risk Analysis and Compliance
Craft distilling is a heavily regulated—but booming—industry. Obtaining a Distiller’s or Rectifier’s Permit from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission will allow you to manufacture distilled spirits in Texas. You’ll also need to comply with Texas law regarding...
by Cobb & Counsel | Jun 29, 2021 | Public Information Act Requests
Attorney General Paxton ruled in May 2021 that ERCOT is not required to release information to the public under the state’s open records law. If you can’t obtain information from ERCOT directly, you may be able to obtain the same information from PUC, the state agency...
