This Week in Texas: Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Posted March 28, 2018 in The Mignon Memo

From DC to UT?

Maybe. Former U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson may be a candidate for University of Texas System chancellor. The search for the next chancellor, replacing Chancellor Bill McRaven, is currently being conducted by members of the System’s governing board. To read more…

Are you a U.S. citizen?

That’s a question the U.S. Commerce Department has added to the 2020 census. Why does this matter? An accurate census is critical to the drawing of representative political districts and how to distribute federal funds for healthcare, education, housing, and transportation projects. This additional question could result in lower response scores.  To read more…

Spring has Sprung.

It’s that time of year where the state flower is blooming on roadsides and fields. So, is it illegal to pick a bluebonnet in Texas? Actually…no, there is no law against picking a bluebonnet. There are, however, laws protecting private property. So, don’t trespass to take home a floral souvenir. To read more…

Only in Austin…

Everything is bigger in Texas, even when it’s tiny. Village Farm is in its initial phase of development with 40 tiny home lots and an additional 112 planned for phase 2. Each house is 250-399 square feet, built with eco-friendly materials, and outfitted with solar panels and rainwater harvesting capabilities. Village Farm includes a general store, school, and other amenities that make it reminiscent of villages in the past. Anyone looking to downsize? To read more…