The brief supports argues that the City of Laredo’s plastic bag ban conflicts with Texas state law, which preempts ordinances that prohibit the use or sale of a container or package for solid waste management purposes.
SB 1: Testimony Before the Texas Senate Education Committee
Mr. Chairman and Senators: My name is Michael Barba and I’m testifying on behalf of the Texas Public Policy Foundation in support of ESAs. We support parent empowerment because we believe—in line with United States law—that parents are the first and primary educators of their children. Parents have a direct and personal responsibility for their...