Does Austin’s Bag Ban Violate State Law?

Chuck Lindell, Asher Price, Austin American-Statesman
Fri, 08/29/2014 - 5:37pm

Bans on single-use grocery bags in Austin and at least eight Texas cities might violate ...

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