A conservative group is suing Dallas to kill off 83 local rules, and the outcome will basically decide if Denton County cities still have the power to make their own laws. If the state wins, your local city council might lose the ability to set policies that actually fit your neighborhood.
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Taxpayers could be on the hook for massive legal fees as cities fight to keep their local control.
State-level lawmakers and advocacy groups who want a uniform, top-down approach to Texas law.
Local residents who want their city council to handle issues like labor, safety, and zoning without Austin interfering.
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