Local elected officials in Texas decry proposals that would strip away some of their authority
- crosswindcommunicati
- Mar 15, 2023
- 1 min read
Bill author Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, said the measure is coming in response to what he called “an explosion” of local ordinances adding regulations.
Construction workers in Austin and Dallas are currently allowed to take 10-minute breaks every four hours – a time many use to drink water and relax in the shade.
These breaks don’t just exist because of employers’ good intentions; they are actually required under local ordinances.
