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Texas is trying to strip power away from local cities, and a new lawsuit is fighting back to keep Denton County in the driver's seat. If the state wins, your local leaders might lose the ability to pass laws that actually fit our community's specific needs.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
Legal battles like this cost taxpayers a fortune in litigation fees and could lead to expensive shifts in how city services are managed.
Local residents who want their specific community values and needs to dictate local policy rather than having rules handed down from the state capital.
State-level lawmakers who argue that a uniform set of rules across Texas is more efficient for businesses and the economy.
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