Texas Court Overturns Laredo Disposable Plastic Bags Ban

AUSTIN (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court has overturned Laredo’s ban on disposable plastic bags in a ruling that likely dismantles similar bans in other cities across the state.
The court ruled Friday that Laredo’s city ordinance violated state law that regulates solid waste disposal. The court said the Texas Constitution prevents local ordinances from conflicting with state law.
About a dozen Texas cities have similar bag bans that environmentalists say reduce pollution. Retail g