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Tag: HB 2127

Houston Matters Political Roundup

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Texas lawmakers advance a bill that limits local government. How will cities like Houston react?

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 17, 2023 · HB 2127 bars cities and counties from passing local ordinances that exceed state law in several areas.

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‘Death Star’ bill in Texas House would strip power from local officials, critics say

Ashley Brown

Posted on April 18, 2023 · The bill would prevent local governments from regulating changes in state codes such as agriculture, finance, insurance, labor, natural resources and occupations. 

Tags adrian garcia HB 2127 local laws Texas 88th Legislature

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Special session maneuvering: political roundup for Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Joshua Zinn

Posted on May 31, 2023 · The Texas House passes what Governor Abbott wants, then promptly adjourns. Where does this leave the Texas Senate?

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Texas Legislature goes into overtime (May 31, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 31, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: We discuss what lies ahead in special sessions of the Texas Legislature in the coming months and what to expect from the Texas Senate’s impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton in our weekly political roundup.

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Ken Paxton Impeachment Votes

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Republican-led Texas House impeaches state Attorney General Ken Paxton

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on May 27, 2023 · The House voted 121-23 to suspend the attorney general and refer him to the Senate for trial on charges of bribery, abuse of office and obstruction. It was the first such impeachment since 1975.

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As Texas legislative session nears end, Republican lawmakers try one last push against renewables

Mose Buchele, KUT

Posted on May 26, 2023 · Proposals considered damaging to Texas’ wind and solar sectors, many of which had been introduced in standalone bills earlier in the session but failed to win enough support to become law, have now been resurrected and added as amendments to a make-or-break piece of legislation to continue the operation of the state's Public Utility Commission.

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