Several of Texas’ largest cities sought to put in place mask requirements, which Gov. Greg Abbott overturned. The ruling is a legal win for Republicans in Austin their ongoing symbolic fight with cities, often run by Democrats.
“The temptation to relinquish our enduring legacy of constitutional government is strongest in the face of life-threatening emergencies like the recent pandemic,” Blacklock wrote in the court’s ruling. “In times like these, when calls for robust, expedient government action may sound more urgent than calls for proper constitutional process, adherence to our Constitution is more necessary than ever.”
Translation:
It’s tempting to allow urgently needed shit to be enacted, but we have to stick to the letter of the law, even if it means obeying a pissbaby.
Translation:
It’s tempting to do the right thing, but the right thing doesn’t make US money, so its not allowed