Texas Judge Declares Bill Limiting Authority of Cities, Counties Unconstitutional

The Texas State Capitol is seen on the first day of the 87th Legislature's third special session in Austin, Texas, on Sept. 20, 2021. Tamir Kalifa/Getty Images

Texas legislation that would take some authority away from cities and counties imposing their own laws if they exceed state law was deemed unconstitutional by a Travis County judge on Aug. 30.

House Bill 2127, known as the “Texas Regulatory Consistency Act“ is sponsored by state Sen. Brandon Creighton and state Rep. Dustin Burrows, both Republicans.