Texas SB3016 aims to preempt local regulations in favor of state authority.

Texas SB3016 seeks to preempt local regulations by municipalities and counties in favor of state authority. The bill prohibits local governments from adopting, enforcing, or maintaining ordinances, orders, or rules in fields of regulation occupied by state provisions unless expressly authorized by another statute. It allows the attorney general to investigate and take action against local governments for violations. If the attorney general prevails in an action, the local government may face restrictions on tax rates and state grant funds for five fiscal years.

Texas SB3016 aims to preempt local regulations in favor of state authority.

Texas SB3016 seeks to preempt local regulations by municipalities and counties in favor of state authority. The bill prohibits local governments from adopting, enforcing, or maintaining ordinances, orders, or rules in fields of regulation occupied by state provisions unless expressly authorized by another statute. It allows the attorney general to investigate and take action against local governments for violations. If the attorney general prevails in an action, the local government may face restrictions on tax rates and state grant funds for five fiscal years.