The law, dubbed “the law that kills,” was so broad it prevented local ordinances that mandated things such as water breaks for construction workers.
The law, dubbed “the law that kills,” was so broad it prevented local ordinances that mandated things such as water breaks for construction workers.
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Greg Abbott of Texas, a Republican, signed a bill into law in June that prohibited cities from passing certain local ordinances.
District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble of Texas announced the decision on Wednesday in response to a lawsuit from the city of Houston.
“I am thrilled that Houston, our legal department, and sister cities were able to obtain this victory for Texas cities,” Mayor Sylvester Turner of Houston wrote in a statement.
"The Office of the Attorney General has also immediately appealed because the ruling is incorrect.
Texas saw protests from construction workers and their allies who said that an end to local water break mandates would result in more incidents of heat-related illness and death.
“While we expect an appeal, it remains clear this law is an unacceptable infringement on the rights of Texans and cities.”
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