Judge Strikes Down Lege’s Power-Grab Against Cities, HB 2127
A judge ruled Texas "Death Star" law, which would preempt local legislation in broad areas of policy, of violating the state constitution.
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Josephine Lee is the Texas Observer's 2023-2024 David McHam Investigative Reporting Fellow. She has previously worked as an educator and community organizer. Her reporting on labor, environment, politics, and education has been featured in Salon, The Daily Beast, Truthout, and other outlets. She was raised in and lives in Houston.
A judge ruled Texas "Death Star" law, which would preempt local legislation in broad areas of policy, of violating the state constitution.
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