A bill moving through the Texas Legislature would undo all city- and county-based worker protections that aren’t currently part of state law.
“What I am starting to see is a different category of ordinances that have emerged, where some of the same advocates that come to the Legislature with their agendas – that are not able to get it through here at the state Capitol – have now gone to some of our cities, more progressive cities, and have those adopted,” Burrows told a House panel Wednesday.
“It’s impossible from an administrative concept to comply with varying employment regulations,” Norman said.Under the proposal, anyone who has faced injury or is threatened by an ordinance can sue a local government. But Alyssa Garza, a City Council member from San Marcos, called the bill “undemocratic” and said she worries about the precedent it could set.
“People don't have money to buy from their local hardware store because they can't even afford to make rent because they're stuck in a payday or an auto title loan,” Baddour said.out of the pocket of Texans, mostly low-income residents.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Local Opinion: AZ Senate bill to ban books is harmful, not neededOPINION: 'I appreciate Sen. Wadsack’s efforts to protect children, but let’s hope her misguided efforts fail,' writes John Halliday, an Oro Valley resident and retired director of a regional public library system in Virginia.
Read more »
Texas Rep. Matt Shaheen asks TEA to investigate Frisco trusteesTexas Rep. Matt Shaheen asks TEA to investigate Frisco trustees
Read more »
GOP challenger launches RINO hunting ad at Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales after party censureGonzales was censured this month by the Republican Party of Texas for “lack of fidelity' to the party on guns, same-sex marriage.
Read more »
Local lumber bill would put grading in hands of producersCurrently lumber used for Alaska construction must first be graded by a third-party agency, meaning it leaves the local area before getting to a contractor — but a bill in the state Legislature could change that.
Read more »
Texas Senate passes bill along party lines to boost voter fraud to a felonyThe Texas Senate gave initial approval to Senate Bill 2 on Monday. The bill, a top priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, raises the criminal penalty for voter...
Read more »