Texas Republicans ended a patchwork of local rules they say hurt business. They also eroded powers of city councils.

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This session, Texas lawmakers passed a long-sought bill to stop local governments from enacting local laws that exceed state law on a number of fronts. The bill is so broad that local officials aren’t sure just how many local laws will soon be illegal.

of Conroe, both Republicans — targets local ordinances that try to expand worker benefits beyond what’s in state law. Once the bill takes effect Sept. 1, it will knock out ordinances in Dallas and Austin that require a 10-minute water break for construction workers for every four hours of work. Mandatory paid sick leave ordinances in Dallas, Austin and San Antonio will also go by the wayside — though court battles had prevented them from ever taking effect.

Austin officials said they won’t be able to enforce the city’s “fair chance” hiring ordinance, which aims to reduce recidivism by making it easier for formerly incarcerated people to get a job. Cities also can’t enact protections for tenants facing eviction. The bill’s “vague language poses more questions than it answers,” San Antonio City Attorney Andy Segovia said.

This year, Republicans enacted legislation to prevent local governments from enacting mask mandates as well as school and business closures in case of a COVID-19 outbreak.

 

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