A bill in the Texas Legislature could end local authority
Opponents worry the legislation could end cities' home rule authority in Texas.
Source: axios.com
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'Emergency situation': City fears loss of authority under these bills
Councilman rebukes Hispanic Chamber for support of two controversial bills that could strip power from local government
Source: expressnews.com
'Glib, smug smile': Pelaez lays into business group for supporting bills to curb local control
Following a briefing on the the current legislative session, District 8 Councilman Manny Pelaez highlighted the fact that the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce had testified in favor of a pair of bills the city has been fighting.
Source: ksat.com
San Antonio extends olive branch in ESD debt cap fight
San Antonio must approve any debt an emergency service district wants to assume over $20,000, a cap that ESDs are pushing lawmakers to lift.
Source: expressnews.com
Texas Senate Bill 1110 is a wrecking ball to municipal finances
The potential result for residents of Senate Bill 1110 to San Antonio? Higher taxes, cuts in municipal services, a hit to the city’s credit rating.
Source: expressnews.com