Senate Bill 924 seeks to redefine some telecommunication services – chiefly, streaming services such as Netflix or Hulu – as not meeting the definition of services that must pay franchise fees. The bill is set for a hearing on May 2 in a Texas House Committee.
May Cultural Events at Irving Library
In May, celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Month events as part of the Cultures of Irving series.
Legislation Forcing the City to Allow Accessory Dwelling Units Set for May 1 Hearing in Texas House
SB 673 would require cities to allow accessory dwelling units in any single-family or multi-family zoning district. The bill is set for a hearing on May 1 in the Texas House Land and Resource Management Committee.
161 Airport Center Groundbreaking in Irving
Leaders with Leon Capital broke ground on a 118,178-square-foot building intended for warehouse, distribution or manufacturing.
Bill Addressing Operations, Funding Issues in DART System Set for April 24 Hearing in Texas House
House Bill 3187 would allow Irving to recapture up to 25% of the estimated $108 million in sales tax revenue that Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) collects from Irving each year.
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Legislation Increasing Costs of City Construction Projects Set for April 16 Hearing
House Bill 4272 would require cities to pay private utilities for costs they incur for moving utilities on city road, water and/or wastewater projects.
Legislation to Stop Out-of-County Entities Removing Properties from Irving Tax Rolls Set for Review
On April 14 and 15, committees will review legislation that would stop Housing Finance Corporations (HFCs) from other jurisdictions from removing properties from local tax rolls without the permission or knowledge of local taxing authorities.
Bill Limiting City Authority on Food Establishment Inspections, Noise Control Set for April 9 Vote
Contact legislators today about a bill limiting city authority on food establishments and noise control set for April 9 vote in the Texas House State Affairs Committee.
Whats in the MiY Zones?
Irving Public Library is proud to host a variety of machines and technology for cardholders to utilize in each of the MiY Zones located at all three library locations.