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Texas Sen. Bettencourt thwarts anti-property rights efforts, advances landmark disannexation bill
In a resounding victory against attempts to curtail property rights, Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt's groundbreaking disannexation bill, SB 2038, has advanced, granting property owners the authority to exit municipal extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs). Despite staunch opposition, the bill's passage represents a significant stride towards empowering taxpayers and safeguarding property rights.
Ken Paxton: 'The OAG maintains the legislature had a reasonable basis for the law'
The Texas Attorney General's office has appealed to the state Supreme Court to overturn an Aug. 15 ruling that temporarily halts the dismantling of the Harris County elections office. The appeal comes after District Court Judge Karin Crump's decision blocked the implementation of Senate Bill 1750, a state law aiming to abolish the elections office.