Austin

Date
Thursday, February 12, 2026

Location
Texas Municipal Center (TML Office)
First Floor Conference Room
1821 Rutherford Lane
Austin, TX 78754

Who should attend?
This clinic is open to TML member city officials from small cities (recommended under 15,000 population). Due to limited seating, this event is open only to registered attendees that are from TML member cities and not guests.

What will be covered?
The clinic will feature key legal and legislative presentations led by the TML legal team, along with dedicated time for questions. Presentation topics are subject to change but may include the Open Meetings Act, Public Information Act, Land Use, Budget and Tax Rate, and other essential subjects. Final topics will be confirmed prior to the event.

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Agenda

9:30 a.m.
Registration

10:00 a.m.
Welcome 
TML President-Elect Andrea Barefield, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Waco; and Monty Wynn, Executive Director, Texas Municipal League 

10:15 a.m.
Legal Presentation: Ethical Considerations
Bill Longley, General Counsel, and Sarah Tompkins, Legal Counsel, Texas Municipal League

11:00 a.m.
Break

11:15 a.m.
Legal Presentation: Open Government
Bill Longley, General Counsel, and Sarah Tompkins, Legal Counsel, Texas Municipal League

12:00 p.m.
TML Risk Pool Presentation and Networking Lunch
Scott Houston, Intergovernmental Relations Director, TML Risk Pool

12:30 p.m.
Legislative Presentation
Rick Ramirez, Director of State and Federal Relations, and JJ Rocha, Director of Public Policy and Engagement, Texas Municipal League 

1:15 p.m.
Open Questions-and-Answers 

2:00 p.m.
Adjourn