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Fort Worth council adopts 2,000-foot residency restriction for certain offenders; city attorney says existing residents are grandfathered
Summary
The Fort Worth City Council voted to adopt a distance-based restriction (2,000 feet) affecting where certain offenders may reside. Council members said the change is meant to protect children; the city attorney’s office clarified that current residents are grandfathered and may renew leases.
The Fort Worth City Council voted to adopt a distance-based restriction that prevents certain offenders from moving within 2,000 feet of specified locations, council members announced after debate and public comment.
Council member Lauersdorf, who spoke in favor of the measure, said the change is intended to protect children: "I think this is about protecting our kids," she said, adding that if the change prevents even one future victim it is "completely worth it."…
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