ACLU OF TEXAS RESPONDS TO GOV. ABBOTT SIGNING ANTI-LOCAL CONTROL BILL INTO LAW
June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023
HOUSTON, Texas, June 16 (TNSgov) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Wednesday evening House Bill 2127, which severely limits the power local cities and counties to govern themselves in eight industries including the regulation of labor, finance, and environmental standards.
Local municipalities have criticized H.B. 2127 for undermining "Home Rule" regarding city authority in th . . .
Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Wednesday evening House Bill 2127, which severely limits the power local cities and counties to govern themselves in eight industries including the regulation of labor, finance, and environmental standards.
Local municipalities have criticized H.B. 2127 for undermining "Home Rule" regarding city authority in th . . .