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Texas Judge Rules State's “Death Star” Law Is Unconstitutional
Critics of law laud judge’s ruling as “win for democracy”
truthout.org/articles/texas-ju

* law aims to limit ordinances or regulations that can be enacted by municipalities across TX
* Houston sued TX over the law; later joined by El Paso, San Antonio

TruthoutTexas Judge Rules That State “Death Star” Law Limiting Local Control Is UnconstitutionalCritics of the law lauded the judge's ruling as a "win for democracy."
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Houston Sues State of Texas Over “Death Star” Law Minimizing Local Governments
The law regulates localities on a myriad of issues, from rules on construction to how cities can respond to disasters
truthout.org/articles/houston-

Texas HB2127, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX), is described as the “Death Star” law by critics to explain the immensely negative impact the state is having on local governments.

TruthoutHouston Sues State of Texas Over “Death Star” Law Minimizing Local GovernmentsThe law regulates localities on a myriad of issues, from rules on construction to how cities can respond to disasters.