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Cities & Counties Continue to Mislead the Media on the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act

Cities & Counties Continue to Mislead the Media on the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act

May 14, 2023

Cities & Counties Continue to Mislead the Media on the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act

In an editorial, the Houston Chronicle incorrectly suggested that the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act could “corrode local power and chill innovative leadership at the city and county level.”

And yet, nothing could be further from the truth. In the editorial, they ask: “Can we still require electricians to be certified? Can a city require door-to-door salespeople to obtain a permit?”

To answer simply and succinctly: yes.

Unfortunately, readers may be misled. CLICK HERE for an updated, comprehensive fact-check.

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