Texas lawmakers put limits on cities’ abilities to enact progressive policies. Some want to go further. (opens original article in a new tab)

Texas lawmakers passed a law limiting cities' ability to enact progressive policies, causing confusion and legal challenges, with some seeking to strengthen enforcement mechanisms.

• The 2023 'Death Star' law restricts cities from passing local ordinances beyond state law.
• Confusion remains over which local rules are prohibited, leading to a chilling effect on city legislation.
• Some lawmakers propose giving the attorney general more power to enforce the law, but others argue it undermines local governance.