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CODE § 51.072( a). But article XI, section 5 of the Texas Constitution provides that home-rule city | CODE § 51.072( a). But article XI, section 5 of the Texas Constitution provides that home-rule city | ||
ordinances must not "contain any provis1on inconsistent with the Constitution of the State, or of | ordinances must not "contain any provis1on inconsistent with the Constitution of the State, or of | ||
the general laws enacted by the Legislature of this State." | the general laws enacted by the Legislature of this State." Tex. Const. art. XI, § 5(a). Thus, | ||
"[ w ]hile home-rule cities have all power not denied by the Constitution or state law, and thus need | "[ w ]hile home-rule cities have all power not denied by the Constitution or state law, and thus need | ||
not look to the Legislature for grants of authority, the Legislature can limit or withdraw that power | not look to the Legislature for grants of authority, the Legislature can limit or withdraw that power | ||