San Antonio joins lawsuit against Texas over law limiting local authority

Illustration: Sarah Grillo / Axios. Article by Megan Stringer. Axios San Antonio – July 24, 2023.

The city of San Antonio joined Houston’s lawsuit against Texas over a new state law that dismantles many local regulations, city officials announced Monday.

Driving the news: San Antonio supports Houston’s argument that the law is unconstitutional, city attorney Andy Segovia tells Axios. The city argues that local elected officials are best positioned to represent city residents on local issues. […]

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