local ordinance /tags/local-ordinance local ordinance en-US Copyright Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT North Texas Conference ordains first openly gay Methodist pastor since removal of LGBTQ+ ban /news/2024-06-11/lovers-lane-united-methodist-church-dallas-ordains-first-openly-gay-pastor Randall Lucas was ordained about a month after the greater UMC voted to lift a ban on LGBTQ+ clergy. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-06-11/lovers-lane-united-methodist-church-dallas-ordains-first-openly-gay-pastor Penelope Rivera Fort Worth to address income discrimination in housing with amended city ordinance /business-economy/2024-03-11/fort-worth-to-address-income-discrimination-in-housing-with-amended-city-ordinance In Fort Worth, a housing voucher doesn’t guarantee anyone a place to live. In fact, the housing voucher denial rate in the city is as high as 78%, a previous Fort Worth Report story found. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:26:27 GMT /business-economy/2024-03-11/fort-worth-to-address-income-discrimination-in-housing-with-amended-city-ordinance Sandra Sadek | Fort Worth Report 774 new Texas laws go into effect Friday. Here are some that might affect you /texas-news/2023-08-31/774-new-texas-laws-go-into-effect-friday-here-are-some-that-might-affect-you The new laws affect schools, the electric grid and the power of local governments. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:44:27 GMT /texas-news/2023-08-31/774-new-texas-laws-go-into-effect-friday-here-are-some-that-might-affect-you The Texas Tribune Denton leaders, advocates clash over marijuana decriminalization /government/2023-04-19/denton-marijuana-decriminalization-prop-b-debate Denton voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition B in November, but city council members are still hesitant to enforce the ordinance aimed at decriminalizing minor marijuana charges, even amid pushback from marijuana reform advocates. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:00:59 GMT /government/2023-04-19/denton-marijuana-decriminalization-prop-b-debate Toluwani Osibamowo Local elected officials in Texas decry proposals that would strip away some of their authority /news/2023-03-16/local-elected-officials-in-texas-decry-proposals-that-would-strip-away-some-of-their-authority Bill author Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, said the measure is coming in response to what he called “an explosion” of local ordinances adding regulations. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:34:56 GMT /news/2023-03-16/local-elected-officials-in-texas-decry-proposals-that-would-strip-away-some-of-their-authority Sergio Martínez-Beltrán More Texas cities are considering resolutions in support of abortion rights /texas-news/2022-08-01/more-texas-cities-are-considering-resolutions-in-support-of-abortion-rights Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Texas cities have taken action to reaffirm support for abortion rights. Last month, Austin approved a resolution decriminalizing the procedure. Cities like Dallas and San Antonio are now discussing moves of their own. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 20:13:12 GMT /texas-news/2022-08-01/more-texas-cities-are-considering-resolutions-in-support-of-abortion-rights Julián Aguilar | The Texas Newsroom Dallas promoters and event organizers concerned new ordinance boosting safety will harm business /government/2022-06-22/dallas-promoters-and-event-organizers-concerned-new-ordinance-boosting-safety-will-harm-business Dallas event promoters who follow the rules say a new ordinance to crack down on unpermitted events will also hurt their business. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 22:41:47 GMT /government/2022-06-22/dallas-promoters-and-event-organizers-concerned-new-ordinance-boosting-safety-will-harm-business Alejandra Martinez Texas House Approves Rules To Prohibit City Fracking Bans /government/2015-04-17/texas-house-approves-rules-to-prohibit-city-fracking-bans The Texas House passed a bill Friday that would limit cities and counties from regulating hydraulic fracturing within its limits. The oil and gas… Fri, 17 Apr 2015 18:48:01 GMT /government/2015-04-17/texas-house-approves-rules-to-prohibit-city-fracking-bans Associated Press