Could plastic bag ban be lifted? Texas Supreme Court hears case

AUSTIN (KXAN) — There’s a chance a ban on plastic bags could be banned. The Texas Supreme Court is hearing a case out of Laredo, Texas, Thursday that could have statewide effects.
The Laredo Merchants Association will present oral arguments, saying that the city of Laredo’s decision to no longer let businesses use plastic bags is illegal. The group says an existing state law regarding solid waste disposal pre-empts the city rules.
If the Supreme Court agrees with its position,