The ‘Death Star’ Bill Is About Kneecapping Democracy in Texas
www.texasobserver.org
HB 2127, the so-called death star bill, is the culmination of a years-long fight about centralizing power, not protecting small businesses.

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.

  • Immersive_Matthew@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    1 year ago

    What democracy? The people of Texas, I mean the everyday actual people of Texas do not seem well represented by any government there. Corporations seem to though.