Repeal Texas HB 2127 "Death Star" law

PETITION TO REPEAL TX HOUSE BILL 2127

INTRODUCTION:

Communities in Texas are uniting to fight against polluting industries who want to move into areas experiencing population growth and multiple housing developments. It only makes sense that we should be able to prevent industries that endanger our health, natural environment and property values from moving into our communities.

Dorchester, a small town in the south part of Grayson County, is fighting against the approval by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) of the Black Mountain Cement Plant in the middle of town. At the same time, the Cottonwood housing development of 2156 residential lots is set to begin construction in Dorchester. Meanwhile, North Texas Natural Select Materials has applied for a permit from TCEQ to operate a cement crusher plant on a one-acre spot in an unincorporated residential area between Sherman and Denison. This one acre is approximately 5 miles from downtown Denison and downtown Sherman. A large housing development is planned nearby at the former Woodlawn Country Club golf course.

In 2023, Texas House Bill 2127 was signed into law, barring cities and counties from creating local ordinances to restrict the types of businesses and business practices that harm our communities. It is our position that Texas House Bill 2127 should be repealed, and local control be returned to the cities and counties in Texas.

PETITION:

We the undersigned, being registered voters in the state of Texas, do hereby petition the Texas Legislature to repeal Texas House Bill 2127. HB 2127 restricts the ability of local governments from regulating industries within their territories undermines the ability of cities and counties to make choices about our safety, health, and well-being at the local level.