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Council approves resolution asking Texas Municipal League to seek statutory clarity on decorum during citizen comments
Summary
Coppell approved a resolution asking the Texas Municipal League to pursue legislation clarifying municipalities’ authority to maintain order and decorum during public comment, a measure that split the council and prompted debate about First Amendment concerns and local control.
On Sept. 9 the Coppell City Council approved a resolution asking the Texas Municipal League (TML) to seek legislation providing “statutory clarity for municipal actions to maintain order and decorum during citizen comment periods while upholding constitutional protections.” The item followed prior local action and two weeks of council discussion about limits on conduct during public comment.
City Attorney Robert Hager briefed the council, saying…
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