Texas law eliminates mandatory water breaks
The measure has been nicknamed the “Death Star” bill because it broadly pre-empts legislation at the local government level if it clashes with state law. The bill covers eight areas of government — including labor, business and agriculture — overturning local ordinances that are already in place and preventing local governments from passing new ones if they conflict or deviate from state regulations.
The legislation aims to address “a patchwork of regulations that apply inconsistently across this state.”
Too bad it is aimed at thirsty workers toiling in the hot sun.
The bill text; https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB02127F.pdf#navpanes=0 share