by Cobb & Counsel | Dec 1, 2022 | Regulatory Risk Analysis and Compliance
It’s the question on everyone’s mind when a drone flies over their property—can I shoot it down? The short answer is no. Each drone encounter requires a fact-specific analysis of the legality of whether you can shoot it down. There are many lawful uses for drones...
by Cobb & Counsel | Nov 22, 2022 | Regulatory Risk Analysis and Compliance
Texas lawmakers have already pre-filed more than 1,000 bills that they hope to pass in next year’s legislative session. Among them is SJR 17, which proposes a constitutional amendment to allow casino gambling at a limited number of locations in the state. Similar...
by Cobb & Counsel | Nov 14, 2022 | Regulatory Risk Analysis and Compliance
Under the Texas Privacy Act, it’s a criminal offense to use a drone to take pictures of an individual or private property “with the intent to conduct surveillance.” In 2019, a group of media organizations and journalists that use drones for newsgathering purposes...
by Cobb & Counsel | Nov 9, 2022 | Regulatory Risk Analysis and Compliance
We’ve written about how the City of Austin is refusing to issue new permits to non-homestead rental properties. If you’re a short-term rental (STR) investor in Central Texas, or want to become one, you might be considering properties located near Austin (but outside...
by Cobb & Counsel | Nov 2, 2022 | Regulatory Risk Analysis and Compliance
In March 2022, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent year-round for most states, including Texas. But the bill lost momentum in the House and has not become law. The Texas Legislature has...
by Cobb & Counsel | Oct 19, 2022 | Regulatory Risk Analysis and Compliance
Living in a city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) has its downsides. ETJ residents generally can’t vote in a city election, but the city still has authority in the ETJ, including authority to regulate things like subdivision platting, utility systems, outdoor...
