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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
Joshua Fechter

Judge declares new Texas law that would erode cities’ power to enact local rules unconstitutional

A members of Fe Y Justice Worker Center holds a sign in protest to HB-2127 during a press conference at Houston’s City Hall. Friday July 14, 2023.
Members of the Fe Y Justice Worker Center hold signs to protest House Bill 2127, dubbed the "Death Star bill," during a press conference at Houston’s City Hall on July 14. (Credit: Douglas Sweet Jr. for The Texas Tribune)

A sweeping new Texas law aimed at undermining the ability of the state’s bluer urban areas to enact progressive policies is unconstitutional, a Travis County judge ruled Wednesday.

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