The piece is primarily aimed at countering the argument that Governor Abbott is supporting and signing legislative bills that restrict the power of local governments, especially the city of Austin. As he notes, Governor Abbott is not "Austin-bashing, but is liberty-protecting".
It is also worth remembering that in our system of government, the State is sovereign. States created the federal government and all the government entities within states.
"So, what constitutes an ordinance that should stand versus one that should be overruled by the state?
There are four criteria for determining whether the state should prevent or overrule certain local ordinances:
• When an ordinance in one jurisdiction affects citizens of another jurisdiction.
• When ordinances vary among jurisdictions such that confusion exists when traveling from one to another.
• When an ordinance has the potential to damage the economy of the state.
• When an ordinance interferes with the individual liberties of its citizens, including their private property rights."
These criteria make eminent common sense and should be accepted and adhered to at all local government levels.
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