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After 'Death Star Bill' upheld by Texas court, lawsuit takes aim at 133 Dallas ordinances
DALLAS, TEXAS, JUL 24 – The Texas Public Policy Foundation claims Dallas wastes taxpayer money enforcing 133 ordinances conflicting with the 2023 'Death Star Bill' and seeks their repeal or amendment.
- On Friday, July 18, the Texas Third District Court of Appeals upheld the `Death Star Bill`, reversing a lower court ruling.
- In 2023, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 2127 to preempt local regulations, and Gov. Greg Abbott signed it into law.
- On Wednesday, the Texas Public Policy Foundation filed suit challenging 133 ordinances, citing taxpayer harm, with Nathan Seltzer arguing that wasteful and illegal spending like what is in these ordinances flushes Dallas taxpayers' money down the drain.
- The lawsuit demands that Dallas repeal or amend 133 ordinances, warning of declaratory and injunctive relief and fees, after TPPF notified Dallas on Wednesday to comply or face legal action.
- House Bill 2127 enables citizens to sue municipalities for conflicting rules and recover costs, and prior city challenges failed to block it.
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City of Dallas Accused of Enforcing 133 Ordinances in Violation of Texas Constitution
Texas Public Policy Foundation cited the violations in a letter to the Dallas City Attorney threatening legal action. The post City of Dallas Accused of Enforcing 133 Ordinances in Violation of Texas Constitution appeared first on Texas Scorecard.
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Chastised by appellate court, Democrats’ 'Death Star' lawsuit thrown out
(The Center Square ) – Democratic leaders of three Texas cities have lost their latest effort to challenge a law that went into effect in 2023 that streamlined regulations to make it easier for small businesses to operate.
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