Service-Line Pricing & Billing Transparency

Simple, Fixed-Fee Pricing Built Around Our Service Lines

Every research engagement is billed in USD by P Davis Jones LLC with zero retainers required to start, a 48-hour standard turnaround, an itemized invoice formatted for municipal expense stipend reimbursement or Texas Form C/OH compliance, and our 14-day satisfaction guarantee.

Service Line 01 / Local Elected Officials & Regional Trustees

Municipal & Regional Board Research (Explore Service Line →)

Confidential, 1-on-1 statutory, fiscal, and agenda research prepared strictly for individual City Council members, Mayors, and Regional Board Trustees—reimbursable through your council expense stipend or payable via Campaign / Officeholder (Form C/OH) funds so it never has to come out of your personal pocket.

À La Carte Research Brief

$297 USD flat per brief

Complete statutory, budget, and procedural analysis on any single council agenda item, ordinance, TIRZ/bond proposal, or regional board vote.

1.5–2 Page Minto Pyramid Decision Memo delivered in Web HTML, Microsoft Word (.docx), and print-ready PDF
Texas Statutory & Charter Verification (Tex. Loc. Gov't Code, Tax Code, Water Code & Home-Rule Charter cross-references)
3 Concrete Actionable Levers & Dais Questions ready to use in council or committee session
48-Hour Turnaround SLA (prior to your council meeting)
Itemized Invoice + W-9 formatted to bill/reimburse back to your City Council expense stipend or report on Texas Form C/OH

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Multi-Item & Ordinance Drafting

Custom Policy & Ordinance Scope

Custom Fixed-fee quote upfront

Tailored legislative support for complex ordinance drafting, multi-meeting packet audits, regional water/MPO board comments, or ongoing session support.

Enforceable Ordinance & Amendment Text drafted to match your policy platform
Full Council Packet & CIP / Budget Audits across an entire legislative cycle
Regional Board Technical Filings (Regional Water Planning Groups, MPOs, River Authorities)
Constituent White Papers & Public Translation
Flexible Billing: Direct council office invoice, installment billing, or Form C/OH retainer

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Service Line 02 / Commercial, Licensing & Public Records

Legal, Regulatory & Public Records Research

Source-verified statutory interpretation, agency compliance reviews, procurement history audits, and Texas Public Information Act (PIA) / FOIA research for business owners, contractors, and regulated organizations.

Single Regulatory Question

À La Carte Regulatory / Records Brief

$297 USD flat per brief

Focused statutory or administrative code research brief on a single licensing, permitting, or regulatory compliance question.

Source-Verified Statutory & Rule Matrix with exact federal, state, or municipal citations
Executive Options & Risk Memo delivered in Word (.docx) and PDF within 48 hours
Public Records & Counterparty History Check from open government portals

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Comprehensive Dossiers & Filings

Custom Commercial Engagement

Custom Fixed-fee quote upfront

Comprehensive multi-agency compliance audits, administrative appeal research dossiers, and public procurement support packages.

Multi-Jurisdiction Regulatory Pathway Mapping
Turnkey Public Records (PIA / FOIA) Synthesis
Executive Decision Binders & Board Briefings

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Frequently Answered Questions • As of October 2026

Common Questions About Pricing, Reimbursement & Legality

How can a Texas city council member pay for research without full council approval?

Texas Local Government Code § 252.021 establishes a $3,000 micro-purchase threshold below which municipal bidding and council approval are not required. A $297 research brief qualifies for direct departmental P-Card payment or individual expense reimbursement under Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 141.001.

Can surplus Form C/OH campaign funds legally pay for independent policy research?

Yes. Under Texas Election Code § 253.035, candidates and officeholders may not convert political contributions to personal use, but research and advisory services related to official duties constitute lawful non-political officeholder expenditures reportable on Schedule F1 or Schedule G.

What is the turnaround time for an à la carte municipal research brief?

Standard turnaround is 48 hours from receipt of the council agenda item or packet, ensuring delivery well before Tuesday evening council meetings.

03 / Billing, Reimbursement & Statement Transparency

What Your Invoice & Statement Look Like

Whether you submit the invoice to your City Secretary / Finance Clerk to bill against your council expense stipend or pay via a Campaign / Officeholder (Form C/OH) account, every transaction includes clean, audit-ready documentation from P Davis Jones LLC:

P DAVIS JONES LLC — SAMPLE INVOICE

Independent Public Policy, Statutory & Regulatory Research

INVOICE #: PDJ-2026-1042

STATUS: PAID / REIMBURSABLE

CURRENCY: USD ($297.00)

VENDOR / BILLING ENTITY: P Davis Jones LLC
Principal: Davis Jones
Phone: (512) 643-7776 • Email: davis@pdavisjones.com
Web: https://pdavisjones.com (IRS Form W-9 provided upon request)

BILLED TO (CLIENT / OFFICEHOLDER): Hon. [Council Member Name], Council Place [X]
Account Type: Municipal Council Expense Allocation / Reimbursable Stipend or Campaign / Officeholder Account (Texas Form C/OH)

Line Item Description & Statutory Classification	Amount (USD)
Independent Legislative, Statutory & Fiscal Policy Research Brief 1-on-1 informational research memo regarding municipal agenda item / ordinance review (Non-lobbying advisory research compliant with Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 551 TOMA & Texas Election Code Title 15 Form C/OH Schedule F1). Delivered in HTML, DOCX, and PDF.	$297.00
Total (USD)	$297.00