MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
Local governments need to retain the autonomy and authority necessary to respond to their residents’ needs, especially on issues where state government is not directly impacted, not able to be flexible, or not interested in providing resources for a solution.
STEPS TO TAKE when calling or emailing:
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Give your Name/Address/Phone when you call the Representative's office. Representatives’ phone directory here
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Main Message - I am calling/writing to urge you to vote NO on HB 2127 which is on the floor calendar for Tuesday, April the 18th.
Don't take away local governments' ability to respond to their local residents’ needs. Vote No on HB 2127!
Some of the ordinances these companion bills would affect include:
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Concrete batch plants and other industries under ordinance
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Water conservation plans, unsafe water storage, and drought measures
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Water breaks for construction workers (Austin/Dallas)
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Solid waste plans
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Noise ordinances
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Regulations on events and conventions
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Local climate plans and ordinances on industry
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Payday lenders (More than 49 cities have ordinances)
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Pet shops selling animals from puppy mills, grooming, training, & boarding facilities.
