Cities say they've lost power to the state this session

Star-Telegram | 05/25/2005 | Cities say they've lost power to the state this session: "After watching for months as state lawmakers eroded their power and authority, city leaders are counting the days until the gavel falls on the 79th Texas Legislature.

Control of firecrackers, tree preservation, elections and even zoning have been tackled by state lawmakers during a session that city leaders say is among the worst they have faced in years."