[Texas Observer] The ‘Death Star’ Bill Is About Kneecapping Democracy in Texas

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/2433150

From the article:

The bill’s sweeping, alleged purpose is stated in its opening sections: “returning sovereign regulatory powers to the state where those powers belong.” However, closer examination suggests that the legislation’s real intent is both narrower and potentially more profound than just upending city ordinance-making powers.