Search results for: “legislative”

Last month, Pillow Talk explored the external aspect of advocacy: “The Ask.” This month, we turn inward and consider personal investment in advocacy. Unlike realtors, doctors, and lawyers who personally join… Continue reading

As we enter March, we are making his year’s legislative session one of our top priorities here at AATC. We are working non-stop to stay on top of the numerous… Continue reading

Pop quiz:  what Texas governmental entities (cities, counties, special districts, etc.) are the most common? Surprisingly, special district governments are the most numerous.  There are more than 3,250 special districts… Continue reading

Federal Rent Control – Action Needed As you likely know, President Biden recently proposed raising taxes on certain apartment owners and operators who raise rents by more than 5% in… Continue reading

Until recently, aside from registering your vehicles and paying property taxes to the tax assessor’s office, few urban Texans knew what county government was or did. The COVID-19 pandemic and… Continue reading

In 2021, we examined Advocacy by the Numbers. This year, we take an in-depth look at advocacy basics. Last month, we explored the three P’s:  people, politics, and policies. If the right people… Continue reading

Time, talent, treasure, and testimony are the four “asks” from most non-profits, religious organizations, and political candidates. A cynic would say these organizations desire their treasure (i.e., money) but mention time,… Continue reading