Houston Matters

Battle Over State v. Local Control Traces All the Way Back to the Magna Carta

Posted on · We've seen friction lately between local leaders and the State of Texas over regulatory authority to address issues like non-discrimination and app-based paid ride services. When Houston Mayor Annise Parker appeared on Houston Matters last month, she said a series of what she called "pre-emption bills" represented a shift in thinking in Austin. Stephen Koch […]