PEG101

David McElroy - City of San Antonio, TVSA Manager
Danielle Folsom - City of Houston, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Mary Marquez - City of San Antonio, Records Manager

Everything you need to know about PEG, including starting a channel, managing PEG funds, planning for reduced PEG revenue, pros & cons of utilizing free services for video streaming, open meetings, open records, archive/records retention, etc.

Changes at the Federal Level

Mike Wassenaar- Alliance for Community Media
Tim Lay - Best Best and Krieger
Mike Watza - Bloom Sluggett

Supporting Materials: PowerPoint Slides

Gain an insightful look at key actions at the courts, Capitol, and the FCC impacting telecommunications and cable regulations. Our experts unpack what’s happening, why it matters, and the potential impacts – giving you the context and clarity to stay ahead of the curve.

Recent State Legislative Sessions

Snapper Carr - Focused Advocacy

A brief history of the past few sessions of the Texas Legislature, including a review of SB 924 (89th legislative session) and the impact on pending franchise fee litigation. Examine the ongoing attack on PEG, telecommunications/public utilities/right-of-way fees.

Cable & Streaming Video: Is There a Technical Difference?

Brian Grogan - Moss & Barnett; Presentation Slides
Andrew Afflerbach - CTC Net; Presentation Slides
Tom Robinson - CBG Communications; Presentation Slides

Are there technical differences between traditional cable service and streaming video, and do they matter? Technical experts will explain how modern cable systems transmit video programming, and discuss the legal and policy differences. Learn about QAM and IP-based video, how PEG programming is handled by cable systems, and how program information appears on channel guides.

AI for Municipalities

Chris Seidt - CIO Lousiville Kentucky & NATOA President
Ron Chichester - former chair of the Texas State Bar Technology Section
Snapper Carr - Focused Advocacy
Sharon Strover - UT Austin

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how local governments serve their communities. This session breaks down what AI means for municipalities and showcases long-term strategies that improve efficiency and citizen engagement. Learn how forward-thinking cities are using AI to do more with less - and how you can, too.

Broadband Update for Texas

Jamie Mauldin - Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend

This session provides background and updates on the BEAD act, how federal broadband funding can be accessed in the face of shifting state policy, and the impact on broadband deployment.

Supporting Materials: PowerPoint Slides