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TX HB2127
TX HB2127Relating to state preemption of and the effect of certain state or federal law on certain municipal and county regulation.
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Introduced
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
In Committee
05/05/2023
05/05/2023
Crossed Over
04/19/2023
04/19/2023
Passed
05/20/2023
05/20/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/14/2023
06/14/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to state preemption of and the effect of certain state or federal law on certain municipal and county regulation.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act, aims to provide statewide consistency by returning regulatory powers to the state. It preempts municipalities and counties from adopting, enforcing, or maintaining ordinances, orders, or rules that regulate conduct in fields already occupied by state laws across various codes, including Agriculture, Business & Commerce, Finance, Insurance, Labor, Natural Resources, and Occupations. The bill also creates a cause of action for persons injured by such local regulations, allowing them to seek declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as costs and attorney's fees. The legislation also limits municipal authority to regulate certain businesses involving the breeding, care, treatment, or sale of animals, and restricts local regulation of the retail sale of dogs or cats.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (77)
Dustin Burrows (R)*,
Brandon Creighton (R)*,
Craig Goldman (R)*,
Ken King (R)*,
Morgan Meyer (R)*,
Richard Raymond (D)*,
Doc Anderson (R),
Trent Ashby (R),
Ernest Bailes (R),
Keith Bell (R),
Paul Bettencourt (R),
Greg Bonnen (R),
Brad Buckley (R),
Ben Bumgarner (R),
DeWayne Burns (R),
Angie Button (R),
Briscoe Cain (R),
Giovanni Capriglione (R),
Travis Clardy (R),
David Cook (R),
Charles Cunningham (R),
Drew Darby (R),
Jay Dean (R),
Mano DeAyala (R),
Mark Dorazio (R),
James Frank (R),
Gary Gates (R),
Stan Gerdes (R),
Ryan Guillen (R),
Sam Harless (R),
Cody Harris (R),
Caroline Harris Davila (R),
Brian Harrison (R),
Richard Hayes (R),
Cole Hefner (R),
Justin Holland (R),
Lacey Hull (R),
Carrie Isaac (R),
Jacey Jetton (R),
Kyle Kacal (R),
Stan Kitzman (R),
Stephanie Klick (R),
Stan Lambert (R),
Brooks Landgraf (R),
Jeff Leach (R),
Terri Leo-Wilson (R),
Oscar Longoria (D),
John Lujan (R),
Will Metcalf (R),
Mayes Middleton (R),
Geanie Morrison (R),
Andy Murr (R),
Candy Noble (R),
Tom Oliverson (R),
Angelia Orr (R),
Jared Patterson (R),
Dennis Paul (R),
Four Price (R),
John Raney (R),
Glenn Rogers (R),
Matt Schaefer (R),
Nate Schatzline (R),
Matt Shaheen (R),
Hugh Shine (R),
Shelby Slawson (R),
Reggie Smith (R),
David Spiller (R),
Drew Springer (R),
Lynn Stucky (R),
Valoree Swanson (R),
Carl Tepper (R),
Kronda Thimesch (R),
Steve Toth (R),
Ellen Troxclair (R),
Gary VanDeaver (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
Terry Wilson (R),
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/23 (on 06/14/2023)
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