Local Officials: Stronger, Together Podcast
Local Officials: Stronger, Together Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 47: The Texas Municipal League and the TML Risk Pool – Scott Houston’s Reflections After 25 Years of Service
After more than two decades serving Texas cities—and five impactful years with the TML Risk Pool—Scott Houston signs off with a thoughtful and candid conversation about a career dedicated to public service. In this special episode of the “L...
Episode 46: Monumental Reduction in Law Enforcement Fatalities
The number of law enforcement professionals nationwide who died on duty in 2025 decreased 25 percent compared to the same time period in 2024, according to preliminary data provided by the
Episode 9D: 2026 DIR-Certified Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Training: Featuring the Cyber Guy and Hacker Hank!!
Texas Government Code Section 2054.5191 mandates artificial intelligence and cybersecurity training for local government employees, elected officials, and appointed officials who have access to a local government computer system or database and...
Episode 11c: January is R.O.A.D. Ready Month: One Way the Pool Helps Save Lives, Prevent Injuries, and Protect Property
The TML Risk Pool has seen far too many accidents and injuries in and around roadways. The Pool’s goal is to provide tools to help Members avoid them, and we’ve developed a program to do just that. R...
Episode 45: Insurance Procurement and the Use of Consultants: What You Need to Know
Cities and other local governments aren’t required to go through a formal procurement process to join the TML Risk Pool because they are essentially self-insuring when they do so. That being said, many do for various reasons. And when they do, ...
