Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law a bill that restricts local governments from enacting and enforcing their own ordinances on a wide variety of issues, including protecting workers and consumers at the local level.
by its opponents , passed the state legislature earlier this month. Abbott signed the bill on Wednesday and it will go into effect on September 1.
According to local government officials across the state who are concerned about its impact, the new law will restrict local governments from taking action, unless the state government explicitly gives them permission. Notably, the law is extremely ambiguous, making it unclear whether cities or counties can act on certain issues.
“The uncertainty surrounding the validity of ordinances stifles Council’s ability to meet the community’s needs,” saidLocal governments will likely be restricted from deciding on a number of items, including instituting construction standards that go beyond state law.
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