HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2015-027CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-027
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS, OPPOSING SENATE BILL 343 AND ANY OTHER
LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD ERODE THE AUTHORITY OF A
HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in 1868 a federal judge named Dillon issued a ruling that cities can do only
what their state government expressly authorizes them to do; and
WHEREAS, after that federal court decision, the people of Texas decided centralized
government is not the way to go and, in 1912, adopted a constitutional amendment affirming
Texas' commitment to local decision making; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Constitution, in Article Xl, Section 5, authorizes cities over
5,000 population to adopt by election a home rule charter which grants the citizens of that city
the power of self-government; and
WHEREAS, the City of The Colony adopted its original Home Rule Charter in 1979;
and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 343, filed by Senator Don Huffines during this the 84«' Texas
Legislative Session, provides that the City of The Colony, and other Texas home -rule cities, may
not enact an ordinance, rule or regulation relating to anything governed by state law unless
expressly authorized by state statute, and as such has a detrimental effect on cities' ability to
govern at a local level.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of The Colony strongly opposes Senate Bill
343 and any legislation that would erode the authority of a home rule municipality.
Section 2. That this opposition to Senate Bill 343 (2015) and similar legislation be
communicated to members of the Texas Legislature and the Governor's office.
Section 3. This Resolution shall be effective upon its passage and approval. PASSED,
APPROVED and EFFECTIVE this 3rd day of March 2015.
e McCo ry, Mayor
City of The Colony, Te 7s
ATTEST:
istie Wilson
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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