City of Austin: Courts will decide 'Death Star' bill's impact

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A City of Austin spokesperson said that it could be years before the full extent of HB 2127, also called the "Death Star" bill or Texas Regulatory Consistency Act, is known. ‘Death Star’ bill signed by Gov. Abbott, here are some of the impacts in AustinThe new law preempts Texas municipalities from making or enforcing ordinances on matters that fall under the state's codes for agriculture, business & commerce, finance, insurance, labor, natural resources, occupat