Some senators warn bill to save Fairfield Lake State Park could lead to litigation

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Some state senators are raising concerns that a bill intended to save a state park from permanent closure and development could open Texas up to possible litigation.The House approved House Bill 4757 last month in an attempt to stop development on the land currently occupied by Fairfield Lake State Park.The park, about 70 miles east of Waco, closed to the public at end of February after almost 50 years in operation. It has since temporarily reopened but is slated for p