House Bill 2127, nicknamed the 'Death Star' bill by opponents, was set to take effect on Friday, but a judge ruled the law, aimed at undermining the ability of the state's bluer urban areas to enact progressive policies, is unconstitutional.
The city of Houston filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas over House Bill 2127, which gives back power to the state over certain local laws.aimed at undermining the ability of the state's bluer urban areas to enact progressive policies is unconstitutional, a Travis County judge ruled Wednesday.
Local officials balked at the law's passage earlier this year - blasting it as a massive, vague and possibly unconstitutional power grab by the state that would prevent them from meeting local needs and needlessly disrupted how the state has operated for nearly a century. While Houston realizes our battle with the State is not over, I will do all I can during my remaining term to ensure that Houstonians govern Houstonians. I hope my successor will do the same."The law - carried during this year's regular legislative session by state Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock and state Sen.
The law seems to be having the chilling effect that lawmakers intended. After it passed, San Antonio officials scaled back a proposed water break ordinance of their own.
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