State Preemption Litigation
Summary
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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Impact analysis
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.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Texas AG Ken Paxton suing city of Denton over gender-neutral changing rooms at Pride event
Texas AG Ken Paxton suing city of Denton over gender-neutral changing rooms at Pride event CBS News
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues city of Denton over plans for ‘Big Gay Swim Day’
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues city of Denton over plans for ‘Big Gay Swim Day’ TribLIVE.com
Paxton sues city of Denton over plans for 'Big Gay Swim Day'
Paxton sues city of Denton over plans for 'Big Gay Swim Day' Dallas News
Conservative think tank sues Dallas over 83 ordinances it says violate Texas 'Death Star' law
Conservative think tank sues Dallas over 83 ordinances it says violate Texas 'Death Star' law KERA News
Dallas suit will test law meant to end progressive policies
Dallas suit will test law meant to end progressive policies The Texas Tribune
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