A New Law Limiting Local Authority Goes Into Effect Despite Lower Court’s Ruling

Despite a lower court’s ruling, House Bill 2127 – formerly known as the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act or the “Death Star” – bill went into effect on Friday following an appeal by the Texas Attorney General’s Office. The state’s move overturned a Travis County district judge’s ruling earlier this week who…

Despite a lower court’s ruling, House Bill 2127 – formerly known as the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act or the “Death Star” – bill went into effect on Friday following an appeal by the Texas Attorney General’s Office. The state’s move overturned a Travis County district judge’s ruling earlier this week who deemed the law “unconstitutional,” allowing it to stand…