I thought he meant that the city and state are out of control.
I’ll give that. But so are county judges here in Texas.
I thought he meant that the city and state are out of control.
Even our governor is getting in on it.I’ll give that. But so are county judges here in Texas.
Actually, if I understand it correctly, the judges couldn't have started it if he hadn't authorized their emergency powers. He needs to be held accountable for that.Even our governor is getting in on it.
Actually, if I understand it correctly, the judges couldn't have started it if he hadn't authorized their emergency powers. He needs to be held accountable for that.
I think you're right, but I'm not sure parts f and g are within the authority of the legislature to delegate. I am certain that they didn't put enough thought into preventing abuse at this scale. They definitely worried more about protecting fireworks than the economy as a whole.I don’t think so, but I’ll have to do some research on the state constitution. Most all the judges are citing TGC Section 418 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.418.htm) for their authority.
My understanding of that section is that the county can independently declare a disaster area, giving the county the ability to impose additional policing powers.
I might be wrong.
Judges were acting before the governor started caving.Actually, if I understand it correctly, the judges couldn't have started it if he hadn't authorized their emergency powers. He needs to be held accountable for that.
Judges were acting before the governor started caving.
I can’t find the article now, but an action the Gov took a few weeks before allowed some of their actions.